David Jarman

AUK’s Chain Gang: Guy Clark “Instant Coffee Blues”

June 1, 2020 David Jarman 0

Last week’s Chain Gang entry ‘Such Great Heights‘ by Iron and Wine leads me to a song featuring, alongside coffee to deal with its after-effects, the aforementioned wine. Guy Clark’s ‘Instant Coffee Blues‘ features on his […]

Layla Kaylif “Lovers Don’t Meet” (Canopus, 2020)

May 26, 2020 David Jarman 0

Layla Kaylif is a new kid on the block, in the Americana realm at least. With releases dating back to 1999’s ‘Shakespeare in Love‘, a pop success in the Middle East and South East Asia, the […]

Classic Americana Albums: Ry Cooder “Into The Purple Valley” (Warner, 1972)

May 21, 2020 David Jarman 0

Ry Cooder has a unique and special place in the Americana realm, his reputation based on his consummate skills on guitar (especially slide, where many rate him among the world’s best) and mandolin, and as an […]

Kornastone “Spin Me The World” EP (Independent, 2020)

May 12, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘Spin Me The World‘ is the latest release from the Wolverhampton -based five-piece band Kornastone, following their debut album ‘Oh My Days’ released in 2018 and ‘Beautiful Day’ EP released last year. The band is headed […]

My Girl The River “Cardinal in the Snow” (Independent, 2020)

April 21, 2020 David Jarman 0

‘Cardinal in the Snow‘ is the second album from duo My Girl The River, fronted by Louisiana native Kris Wilkinson on vocals and acoustic guitar and featuring her partner and bassist Joe Hughes, with contributions from […]