Gordon Sharpe

Tara Dente “Truth in the Mud” (Travianna Records, 2020)

August 19, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0

It’s a fact that there is a wealth of great female vocalists out there – however Tara Dente does raise the bar and there are a couple of tracks on this album that could lead you […]

AmericanA-Z special: Interview with Willie Nile

August 4, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 2

I’ve been lucky enough to see Willie Nile live on two occasions. Given that they were in Colwyn Bay and Macclesfield respectively, no geographic disrespect implied, it proved to be very much a case of seeking […]

David Lewis “Among Friends” (Independent, 2020)

July 27, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0

David Lewis is less than prolific, having made 5 albums in 25 years which seems slow going by anyone’s standards. Only when you append his professional title does it make more sense; for Lewis is a […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: The Kursaal Flyers “Speedway”

July 6, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 6

Dan Hicks and vehicular endangerment (is that a capital offence in the States?) can only lead in one direction; Southend, the Kursaal Flyers and the promise of never again riding the Speedway. Speedway. It still exists […]

Stornoway “The Farewell Show” (Cooking Vinyl, 2020)

July 6, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0

Live albums can be a mixed blessing but in this case, an immensely appreciative audience, a good recording and a vocalist/lyricist of the first order means that this is an excellent package. The album is a […]