Andy Short

For The Sake Of The Song: Bob Dylan “Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)”

September 14, 2026 Andy Short 1

This surreal cut from Bob Dylan’s 1978 album Street-Legal can be interpreted in many ways. Dylan himself has offered many different explanations of the song’s intricate lyrics, often contradicting his earlier descriptions. Whatever the story, or […]

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

August 27, 2026 Andy Short 1

Mr Plow return with a magnificent gothic adventure from the heart of Leicestershire. Mr Plow may hail from Leicestershire, but the heart of their music is steeped in gothic New Orleans with a pinch- no, a ladle […]

Anniversary Cheers: The Mercy Brothers “Strange Adventure” celebrates 23 years

August 12, 2026 Andy Short 0

Cupcakes & Muffins re-release The Mercy Brothers album; Barrence Whitfield and Michael Dinallo join together in a musical journey of discovery, and it sounds spectacular. We are not used to 23-year anniversaries; they come around but […]

Live Review: Everette + Ned Swarbrick, 45 Vinyl Café, York – 5th August 2026

August 12, 2026 Andy Short 0

A trip to the fairy tale city of York for an evening’s entertainment at the 45 Vinyl Café in York. With the weather cooling down somewhat, it’s a sold-out show in this amazing café that transforms […]

Lance Cowan “The Air That You Breathe”

August 10, 2026 Andy Short 0

There is no slowing down Lance Cowan as he releases another fine set of story songs. Lance Cowan hails from West Kentucky. Songwriting and singing mark the third phase of his working life. Originally employed as […]