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Moonshine Brigade “Storm” – not all that is done is gesture only

October 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

When faced with the disaster-level impact of a Hurricane like Helene there are a couple of things one can do. Maybe you could tell lies about the disaster relief available in a cynical self-aid your own […]

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Video Premiere: Marian Runk “Broken and Free”

October 21, 2024 Andrew Frolish 1

The latest single from Dallas-born, Chicago-based singer-songwriter Marian Runk is an absorbing and timeless reflection on grief.  Over Runk’s delicate guitar and Jess Baldissero’s gorgeous fiddle, Runk delivers a memorable tune and her words are captivating throughout.  […]

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Something for the weekend: Hannah White “Safety From Harm”

October 18, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another week and we leave you dear reader with a powerful new song from Hannah White, “Safety from Harm” which feels more resonant than ever after the horrific footage of tents […]

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Blake Brown & The American Dust Choir “Show Me The Light”

October 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Ten songs of americana-tinged and occasionally anthemic pop-rock. Following the release of his 2022 EP, “Don’t Look Back”, Blake Brown moved to Austin from Nashville.  There he was introduced to producer Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith with whom […]

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Classic Clips: Eagles “Take It To The Limit” – Capital Centre, Landover, Maryland 1977

October 18, 2024 Chas Lacey 1

Fortunate to have songwriters of the quality of Glenn Frey and Don Henley in their midst, there are a couple of particular Eagles favourites that stemmed from a different source. Don Felder has long maintained that […]

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Interview: Brian Dunne asks is it so bad to want a good life?

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While patiently waiting for Brian Dunne to get his due from those who listen to and hopefully buy physical media, it is worthwhile to linger in the brilliance of his fourth album, “Clams Casino” (Missing Piece, […]

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Interview: David Grisman on the groundbreaking Garcia/Grisman album and more

December 8, 2025 2

The “Garcia/Grisman” album was recorded in 1991, and chances are you never heard these two master musicians sound as good as they did on this record. Jerry Garcia’s tasteful picking on this album is inspired and […]

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Interview: Dan Bern has still got his fastball, and a change-up

December 2, 2025 1

In the smart and lively songs of Dan Bern, nuances are at work like honeybees in a hive. A busy swarm of subtleties generates a nucleus of narrative honeycomb that has more layers than an archaeologist’s […]

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The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Keith Hargreaves

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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