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Gerry Spehar “Lady Liberty EP”

February 9, 2021 Helen Jones 0

Insightful lyrics highlight dark stories that sit alongside a dose of hopefulness for the future. Continuing the message from his 2018 protest album ‘Anger Management’, folk-country troubadour Gerry Spehar picked an apt day indeed to release […]

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band lead all-star cover of Dylan classic

February 8, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

And when we say all-star, we mean all-star, because this cover of Dylan’s ‘The Times they are a-Changin’‘ features Steve Earle, Rosanne Cash, Jason Isbell and The War And Treaty. And it couldn’t be more timely […]

Artwork for Arrice Rose Technicolour Blue

Arrica Rose & the …’s “Technicolour Blue”

February 8, 2021 Jim Finnie 0

A wonderfully sculptured piece of work that captures the soul. With musical influences containing such diverse names as Billie Holiday, Tom Waits, Television, Edith Piaf, Joy Division and the Andrews Sisters, it should come as no […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Lilly Hiatt “Walking Proof”

February 8, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 0

Seeking a link from John Hiatt offers many directions. But let’s not go too far, follow the great man’s advice to ‘Bring The Family’, and extend the connection to his daughter Lilly. With four solo albums […]

Beth Lee “Waiting On You Tonight”

February 8, 2021 Viv Fish 0

Some nice melodies and sweet sounds. ‘Waiting on You Tonight’ is Beth Lee’s debut solo album. Having had three previous studio albums released with her roots rock n roll band Beth Lee & The Breakups, Lee […]