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Essentials: The Top Ten Songs About Kings by Elvis Costello

February 6, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

Once upon a time in a land far, far away there was an irascible, canny king. He was known for his illimitable desire for knowledge about all things artistic and his innate sense of musicality with […]

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Bob Sumner

February 5, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

“Some Place to Rest Easy” is the title of the second solo album released by Bob Sumner since he and his brother Brian came to an agreement that hoofing it down different musical pathways would be […]

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Cave Flowers “Western Spectre”

January 31, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Cave Flowers offers an earthy, rock-solid appeal on the band’s sophomore release. Cave Flowers got its start in 2020 when Andy McAllister split the Pacific Northwest for the hazy hills of Southern California where he connected […]

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Massy Ferguson “You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used to Be”

January 24, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Whether in combines or rock bands, Massy Ferguson is a solid brand. Seattle band Massy Ferguson have fired up the diesel and gotten ready to plough a straight furrow back to what’s been expected of them […]

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Interview: Paul Kelly on the eternal present and the attraction of opposites

January 23, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

Kelly has got the fever (longing still). ‘Back to the Future’ is one of a dozen songs on Paul Kelly’s “Fever Longing Still,” which could just as easily been titled “Back to Basics,” for that is […]

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  • Interview: Ian Gomm on Brinsley Schwarz, Nashville, Jeb Loy Nichols and football records
  • Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter “Forever, I’ve Been Being Born”
  • It’s a happy new year as Amythyst Kiah brings her “Still + Bright” tour to the UK and Ireland
  • Reasons to be cheerful for 2026 – Live music, independent artists, and Americana UK…
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Interview: Ian Gomm on Brinsley Schwarz, Nashville, Jeb Loy Nichols and football records

December 11, 2025 0

The Brinsley’s “Silver Pistol” was the album that perfected their Band obsession and, at the same time, showed that there was a lot more to them than being simple wannabes. Coincidentally, it was the first time […]

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Interview: Brian Dunne asks is it so bad to want a good life?

December 9, 2025 0

While patiently waiting for Brian Dunne to get his due from those who listen to and hopefully buy physical media, it is worthwhile to linger in the brilliance of his fourth album, “Clams Casino” (Missing Piece, […]

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Interview: David Grisman on the groundbreaking Garcia/Grisman album and more

December 8, 2025 2

The “Garcia/Grisman” album was recorded in 1991, and chances are you never heard these two master musicians sound as good as they did on this record. Jerry Garcia’s tasteful picking on this album is inspired and […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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