Alasdair Fotheringham

Live Review: Emmylou Harris, The Farewell Tour, De Doelen Rotterdam – 20th May 2026

June 22, 2026 Alasdair Fotheringham 3

Electrifying, scarily powerful and quietly charismatic to the last, Harris runs the rule one final time in Europe over her exceptionally long career. Perhaps one of the most touching moments of the Emmylou Harris Farewell Tour […]

Interview: James McMurtry discusses creativity, cancer companies and latest album The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy

October 23, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 4

No one could ever accuse James McMurtry of being fanciful. After all, the characters in his songs invariably are edged with such direct, keen-eyed realism, it seems like they’ve walked straight out of the diner or […]

Eli West “The Shape of a Sway”

August 6, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

A quietly fiery masterpiece of liberated and liberating bluegrass. Of all the different types of americana, bluegrass can be one of the most challenging to review – but some might say that’s an unintended consequence of […]

BC Camplight “A Sober Conversation”

July 10, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 0

A cathartic tale of redemption and renewed hope, brilliantly told. “I had spent 30 years being terrified to open that door, and afraid of the price I’d pay once I had. I’ve opened the door. To […]

Luke Tuchscherer “Living Through History”

July 1, 2025 Alasdair Fotheringham 1

Think music and politics don’t mix? Listen to this, and then decide. “I suppose this could be considered my protest album” is how Bedford artist Luke Tuchscherer describes “Living Through History” on the blurb on the […]

Billy Strings “So Much For Goodbyes”

September 7, 2026 0

Billy Strings plays through the pain to deliver an exceptional performance. Much has been written of Billy Strings’ experience growing up in Michigan, losing his father to a drug overdose at the age of 2 and […]

Elanor Moss “The Knife, The Needle”

September 7, 2026 0

Insightful lyrics and a delicate voice contrast with full-bodied horns to make a debut that feels authentically true to itself. They say art does not come easy, and that’s certainly something Elanor Moss found when trying […]

Stornoway live at the Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks -29th to 31st August 2026

Live Review: Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks – 29th-31st August 2026

September 7, 2026 1

Found festival reminded me of the very first End Of The Road back in 2006: compact, homely, community-orientated and skilfully curated. The panoramic melodies, wide pastoral instrumentation and whimsical lyricism of local-ish heroes Stornoway instantly induced […]

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