January 2026 – Page 21

Video: Katie Spencer “Cypress & Bog Oak” / “Stranger”

January 13, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

The musicianship on display in this live recording is simply stunning. Recorded in Tom Sands’ studio, Katie Spencer is accompanied by the gifted Max Clilverd, whose pedal steel is sublime. The blend of Clilverd’s subtle, haunting […]

For the Sake of the Song: Peter Rowan “Panama Red”

January 12, 2026 Paul Kerr 2

Back in the late 60s and early 70s despite the adulation given to the ultimate trip, LSD, most of the hippie movement were getting high on pot (despite some draconian legal penalties if caught with the […]

Amy Grant “The 6th Of January (Yasgur’s Farm)” – searching for a united, optimistic, progressive nation

January 12, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

This single is the first new music from Amy Grant, a Six-time GRAMMY Winner and recent Kennedy Center Honoree, in a decade. It’s a song that reflects on the progressive optimism of the 1960s and wonders […]

Night Flight “Exit Stage Left”

January 12, 2026 NickBarber 0

An Elliott Smith-inspired, soulful, and introspective chillout set of songs. Not to be confused with a similarly named Swedish rock band, London’s Night Flight are now on their third album – and again, there’s no connection […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 217 “The Lowdown”

January 12, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

I’m not one for promoting corporate things, but I must make an exception for the Disney series “The Lowdown” which features Ethan Hawke and a wonderful cast of supporting players as it unfolds a tale of […]

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 0

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

July 7, 2026 0

An old-styled folk protest album from two past masters of the genre which skewers the current administration with acerbic lyrics. This is George Mann and Si Kahn’s second album working together following the release of Labor […]

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

July 7, 2026 0

JP Harris, known across the americana world as a craftsman of outlaw country and old-time music, has announced his sixth full-length album. Shaving A Dead Man, produced by and featuring GRAMMY-winning musician Chance McCoy (Old Crow […]

Month: January 2026

Video: Katie Spencer “Cypress & Bog Oak” / “Stranger”

For the Sake of the Song: Peter Rowan “Panama Red”

Amy Grant “The 6th Of January (Yasgur’s Farm)” – searching for a united, optimistic, progressive nation

Night Flight “Exit Stage Left”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 217 “The Lowdown”

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

More People Really Should Know About: Charm Of Finches

Matt Jones and the Bobs “Matt Jones and the Bobs”