David Chalfen

Sunny Ozell, The Islington, London, 4th September 2019

September 13, 2019 David Chalfen 0

After various forays to the UK, Ms. Ozell is currently undertaking a short tour, this time as the headliner, with a full band in tow, ahead of the launch of her new album, ‘Overnight Lows’, due […]

Danny Vaughn, The Black Heart, London, 22nd August 2019

August 29, 2019 David Chalfen 1

If it isn’t a reinvention it is at least a repositioning. Given that Danny Vaughn’s extensive CV includes melodic rock band Tyketto and a stint with Waysted led by UFO axe man Pete Way, his heritage […]

Ida Mae, Kings Head, Dalston, London, 11th July 2019

July 19, 2019 David Chalfen 0

Tonight’s gig marks the launch of Ida Mae’s debut full-length album, ‘Chasing Lights’, produced by UK West Country-based guru Ethan Johns. The Norwich husband and wife pair, Christopher Turpin and Stephanie Jean Ward, now live in […]

Maverick Festival – Day One, Easton Farm Park, Suffolk, 5th July 2019

July 18, 2019 David Chalfen 2

Now in its 12th year, Maverick Festival continues to be one of the premier festivals of the summer for lovers of Americana and roots music, the culmination of founder and director Paul Spencer’s working year. Festival […]

Her Crooked Heart, Green Note, London, 23rd June 2019

July 2, 2019 David Chalfen 0

No stranger to London’s Green Note, having played several solo shows there in the past, Rachel Ries was back on the stage for this London show by her recently configured band, Her Crooked Heart. Their tour […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Tom Waits

August 5, 2026 2

The musical influence of Tom Waits over the last seven decades has spanned far beyond what one might define as americana. His deep, gravely voice, has been described as having been soaked in a vat of […]

Paul McClure “The Good And The Bad Of It”

August 5, 2026 0

The Rutland Troubadour returns for album number four. Paul McClure, on his fourth album, decided to go to pastures new and left the rural north and travelled south to East Sussex and the fine Bex-Pop Studios […]

Artists with Hearts of Gold contribute to two more albums of Neil Young covers

August 5, 2026 0

Includes tracks from My Morning Jacket, Lucinda Williams and MJ Lenderman among others. Cinema Music Group, Killphonic Records, and City Slang have announced Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young, Vol. 2 – Out of […]

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