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More People Should Really Know About: The Travelin’ McCourys

September 30, 2025 Martin Johnson 2

Time and history have seen Del McCoury become the elder statesman of bluegrass, a music he has preserved and developed through his long career. He is such a pivotal figure in bluegrass because he has effortlessly […]

Ron Sexsmith takes his Hangover on tour in 2026

September 30, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Ron Sexsmith, who has just released the new album, “Hangover Terrace“, will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026 with his band (Don Kerr on drums, who has toured with him since 1987, and Jason Mercer […]

artwork for Joe Nolan album "Luv in the New World"

Joe Nolan “Luv in the New World”

September 30, 2025 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

A search for truth amidst modern-day turmoil. “Luv in the New World” is the title of Canadian artist Joe Nolan’s new album, produced by Grammy Award winner Tyler Chester. Mostly recorded on tape live off the […]

Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel “Nevermind” – shall we try apathy?

September 30, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Singer-songwriter-guitarists Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel (of My Morning Jacket) have unveiled “Celestun“, their collaborative debut album, which will arrive January 15, 2026, on their own Duo Quest Records. In advance of this, they’ve released a […]

Video: Josh Fortenbery “Nobody is Pleased”

September 30, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

Josh Fortenbery’s latest song, a favourite in his live shows, explores how frustrating behaviours can become habitual or second nature. ‘Nobody is Pleased’ features gorgeous, swirling pedal steel from Erik Clampitt and dreamy harmony backing vocals […]

Lucinda Williams St Paul Theatre 14 April 2019

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

September 28, 2026 0

There are songs that you love for the lyrics, songs that you love for the music; sometimes you get a song where both are so perfect you have a masterpiece. Lucinda Williams’ Metal Firecracker is the […]

Artwork for Ian Noe album"Canyon Falls Trailer Band"

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

September 28, 2026 0

Impressive collection of character-driven songwriting and classic country sounds. Kentuckian Ian Noe presents a diverse selection of sixteen original songs on his excellent new album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band. It’s Noe’s third release and the second […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 0

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Year: 2025

More People Should Really Know About: The Travelin’ McCourys

Ron Sexsmith takes his Hangover on tour in 2026

Joe Nolan “Luv in the New World”

Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel “Nevermind” – shall we try apathy?

Video: Josh Fortenbery “Nobody is Pleased”

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”