Andy Short

Album Artwork for Shane Pendergast album "Winter Grace"

Shane Pendergast “Winter Grace”

February 12, 2025 Andy Short 0

Canadian singer-songwriter lighting a candle of hope for us all. There is a beauty to Shane Pendergast’s music that instantly puts you in a reflective, relaxed mood. Think of families, loved ones, and friends who have […]

Artwork for Hardwicke Circus album "Cumbria Pizza"

Hardwicke Circus “Cumbria Pizza”

January 14, 2025 Andy Short 0

Unplugged live performance from the Pizza Express. Hardwicke Circus return after their well-received album “Fly the Flag” with a live recording at London’s up-and-coming venue, the Pizza Express in Holborn. It captures a rousing night where […]

Essentials: The Top Ten 10,000 Maniacs Songs

January 9, 2025 Andy Short 9

The 10,000 Maniacs from Jamestown, New York, formed in 1981. They have a catalogue of alternative indie American rock, and with the band still on the back burner, there is possibly more to come. The Maniacs […]

Anniversary Cheers: Iris DeMent’s “My Life” celebrates 30 years

December 17, 2024 Andy Short 2

Part of an occasional series that looks at significant anniversary re-releases of iconic albums as they are put out. Happy 30th anniversary to Iris DeMent, who has re-released her second album, “My Life,” on the Yep […]

Classic Clips: Nanci Griffith with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “On Grafton Street”’ filmed in Austin, Texas, 1997

December 13, 2024 Andy Short 7

Ever since hearing Nanci Griffith belt out ‘Ford Econoline’ on the NME “Tape With No Name” in 1987, Griffith has been one of my most loved female artists. Her storytelling and poetry were special, and sadly, […]