August 2026 – Page 34

AMERICANAFEST returns for its 27th year in September

August 3, 2026 Richard Parkinson 0

With the autumn approaching in the distance, music fans will be aware that one of its highlights is AMERICANAFEST which brings together showcasing artists, industry leaders and music fans across a wide range of venues in […]

The Song Remains: Glen Hansard (1970-2026)

August 3, 2026 Martin Johnson 0

Busker, songwriter and actor who helped keep Ireland’s culture on the world’s stage. Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the early morning of Wednesday 29 July in West […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 247 “Careful… Now!”

August 3, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

To twist the words of Father Ted towards current politics, I’m not thinking of madness and idiocy, or indeed the faults of the Catholic church, but the call to arms this week by the current PM. […]

LeBarons “Running River” – when will the good time arrive?

August 3, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

We’ve been with Lebarons since the 2018 singles leading up to their first album, their last release was Days Are Mountains some three years back, and this is their latest single. Should we guess at a […]

Video Premiere: Bob Hillman “Interesting Friends”

August 3, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

King of the Bees is the latest musical project from San Francisco singer-songwriter Bob Hillman. Originally, King of the Bees was envisioned as a ‘secret’ band, with mystery surrounding its members. However, it didn’t work out […]

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

September 16, 2026 0

Award-winning Scottish troubadour Dean Owens is nothing if not prolific! Since 2022, he has released 4 new studio albums (including recordings with iconic Latin rockers Calexico, and collaborations with celebrated Italian producer Don Antonio and Grammy […]

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

September 16, 2026 0

Beautifully intimate offering from hugely talented Canadian duo rewards the attentive listener. Mama’s Broke, Canadian duo Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria, have spent many a year on the road. Their 2017 debut album Count The […]

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

September 16, 2026 0

Bright Phoebus is one of the three great “lost” albums of its era – as special in its way as No Other or Forever Changes because, like these albums, it redefined what was possible within a […]

Month: August 2026

AMERICANAFEST returns for its 27th year in September

The Song Remains: Glen Hansard (1970-2026)

Sounds from beyond the Shed 247 “Careful… Now!”

LeBarons “Running River” – when will the good time arrive?

Video Premiere: Bob Hillman “Interesting Friends”

New(ish) Dean Owens album out next month with intimate tour dates to support

Mama’s Broke “Reunion”

Live Review: Bright Phoebus Revisited, EartH, London – 8th September 2026

Clever Hopes “Even Gooder Than Tomorrow”

Bryan Adams wonders “How’s It Goin'” on new roots rock album about Canada