January 2023 – Americana UK

The First Time: Lyndon Bolton – Fairport Convention, Dundee Caird Hall, 13th November 1973

January 31, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Fairport Convention in Dundee’s imposing Caird Hall was my first gig. Aged 15 it was an event that made a lasting impression. Not just because it was the first of what became one of my life’s […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 83

January 31, 2023 Keith Hargreaves 0

And breathe… In the words of Tom Petty, “Time to move, time to get going, what lies ahead I have no way of knowing…” And so there it is, a simple five-line letter posted through the […]

Live review: Dean Owens & The Sinners + Kirsten Adamson @Celtic Connections, Oran Mor, Glasgow, 26th January 2023

January 31, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

This sold out show at Oran Mor was essentially two album release shows for the price of one (the subject of a running gag throughout the night) as Dean Owens (winner of our UK Artist Of […]

The View From Across La Manche #11 – From our own correspondent

January 31, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Hunting the heart of winter. Bon Hiver! Though I don’t think I can see that catching on as a greeting. I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday period. Some may have noticed there was no ‘View […]

Dave Hause announces new album and UK tour dates

January 31, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Dave Hause has announced details of his latest album ‘Drive it Like it’s Stolen’ which will be released on April 28th on Blood Harmony Records. Produced by Will Hoge, this will be the third album Hause […]