Andy Davidson

Bill Jackson “1965”

November 27, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Antipodean Troubadour goes back to the beginning. Bill Jackson’s previous album ‘The Wayside Ballads Vol 3′ won Contemporary Album of the Year at the Australian Folk Music Awards in 2021. In partnership with his brother Ross, […]

For the Sake of the Song: Paul Brady “Nothing But the Same Old Story”

November 13, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

“We knew we had something special here” Paul Brady’s words from his autobiography ‘Crazy Dreams’ (Merrion Press 2022) describing the closing song on his album ‘Hard Station’ (1981). Paul Brady is now 76 and very much […]

Rusty Wier: Don't it Make You Wanna Dance

VERSIONS: “Don’t It Make You Wanna Dance?”

November 1, 2023 Andy Davidson 3

Sometimes, when none of the news is good, you need a song that reminds you of the simple pleasures in life. A song to play when you’re heading out, maybe for some live music or the […]

Danielle Howle “Current”

October 31, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

A flow of emotions and a wonderful whirlpool of hope. South Carolinian Danielle Howle has amassed an impressive back catalogue since her fourth album was released by the Kill Rock Stars label back in 1999. Over […]

Keegan McInroe “Agnes”

October 23, 2023 Andy Davidson 0

Sixth album from Texan Troubadour resonates with its stories and musicanship. Within the ruins of the Chisos Mining Company, Keegan McInroe has discovered a rich songwriting seam. Recorded in a mud brick church (Santa Inez) in […]

Stamping on the passion: Why AI written PR is a bad thing for music

September 21, 2026 2

If a music writer opens ten press releases this month, they’ll spot something odd. They all sound like the same person wrote them. Not because the artists share a publicist, or because there’s a house style […]

Carla Gover and Friends “Williams Branch is Hard to Find”

September 21, 2026 0

A cycle of Appalachian folk songs from writer and activist Si Kahn, subtitled Songs for Strong Kentucky Women The subtitle for this album is “Si Kahn’s Songs for Strong Kentucky Women”. Si Kahn is one of […]

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For the Sake of the Song: Grateful Dead “High Time”