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Lifelong fan of predominantly US (and Canadian) country roots music. Previously an avid concert-goer before wives, kids and dogs got in the way- and although I still try to get to several, my preference for small independent venues often means standing, and that ain't too good for my ancient bones!! Still, a healthy and catholic music collection helps ease the pain
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Forty Elephant Gang “The Time We Lost” EP

May 17, 2023 FredArnold 0
A reflection on modern life, the effects of the pandemic and financial strains from an innovative British band. Forty Elephant Gang (intriguingly named after an all-female gang of Victorian thieves) are a very interesting British 5-piece […]
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Under the Rug “Homesick for Another World”

April 4, 2023 FredArnold 0
An innately positive and beautiful take on trying to get through the bleakness of life. The third album from indie/folk rock band Under the Rug moves on from the blistering ‘Dear Adeline‘ (released early in 2022), […]
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Jono Manson “Stars Enough to Guide Me”

March 15, 2023 FredArnold 0
A fine multi-genre album that is a fitting addition to Jono Manson’s body of work. For a guy who has been around the block many times over, Jono Manson exists depressingly under the radar and we […]
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Time Sawyer “Dig a Little Deeper”

February 28, 2023 FredArnold 0
Another fine set which continues to suggest that Time Sawyer should be better known. Hailing from that hunting ground of musical excellence, North Carolina, Time Sawyer are an indie folk/Americana band releasing their 7th album, albeit that […]
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The First Time: Fred Arnold – “The Greatest Record Show of 1963” with Brook Benton, Dion + 3 more, 26th October 1963, Lewisham Odeon

February 15, 2023 FredArnold 2
My interest in music began at a very early age, influenced by absolutely nothing – i.e. there was no music in the home, my parents weren’t interested and, as I subsequently discovered, I had no voice […]

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