David Jarman

Classic Clips: Ry Cooder and the Chicken Skin Band “He’ll Have to Go” – Old Grey Whistle Test, 1977

February 17, 2023 David Jarman 1

Ry Cooder and the wonderful Chicken Skin Band turn in a truly classic performance at an Old Grey Whistle Test recording from Shepherds Bush Television Theatre in 1977. Cooder has always had a special knack for […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: The Everly Brothers “So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad)”

January 23, 2023 David Jarman 0

Handed the baton by Emily with Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’ to follow ‘Dream’ takes me to the Everly Brothers – but rather than pick their well-known song in the same vein ‘All I Have To Do is […]

artwork for H.B.Neilsen album "FROM/HOME"

H.B. Nielsen “FROM/HOME”

January 23, 2023 David Jarman 0

Folk/prog echoes from Sweden via USA from H.B. Nielsen. H.B. Nielsen boasts an unusual back story–with a journey taking him from his native Sweden to the USA and back, where he forged a career as a […]

Live Review: Kelley Swindall, The Wasteland, Margate – 1st December 2022

December 20, 2022 David Jarman 0

Hailing from Georgia, but based in recent years in New York, Kelley Swindall’s UK tour took her to Margate’s intimate The Wasteland bar, on a wet and windy Thursday night. Her debut album release ‘You Can […]

Classic Clips: Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks “Milk Shakin’ Mama” The Flip Wilson Show 1972

October 28, 2022 David Jarman 0

If asked to name the artist who has consistently provided me with the most sheer fun over the years, it can only be Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks – guaranteed to bring a smile to […]