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About Graeme Tait
Hi. I'm Graeme, a child of the sixties, eldest of three, born into a Forces family. Keen guitar player since my teens, (amateur level only), I have a wide, eclectic taste in music and an album collection that exceeds 5.000. Currently reside in the beautiful city of Lincoln.
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More People Should Really Know About: Rachel Harrington

July 8, 2025 Graeme Tait 6
When this feature first appeared in these hallowed pages, it aimed to allow us writers the opportunity to advocate for an artist who we felt deserved to be more widely recognised, the only caveat being that […]
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American Mile “American Dream”

June 27, 2025 Graeme Tait 0
Los Angeles rock band evokes their influences but struggles with self-identity on a sophomore album that keeps the pedal to the metal. Rock outfit American Mile is made up of four young, seasoned studio and touring […]
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AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – June 2025

June 20, 2025 Graeme Tait 2
Well, dear readers, here we are already halfway through the year, and the festival season is well underway. Here’s hoping the weather continues to play ball, but if the heavens have opened up above you, why […]
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Willie Nile “The Great Yellow Light”

June 12, 2025 Graeme Tait 2
The bard of New York City returns with a cautionary message for the times, laced with hope and lashings of rock ‘n’ roll. Willie Nile and his music require little introduction to Americana music aficionados, with […]
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Live Review: The Black Feathers, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 30th May 2025

June 9, 2025 Graeme Tait 2
For many years, three large banners have hung across the back of the stage at Lincolnshire’s premier Americana music venue, each proudly proclaiming the following: “The Town Hall Live. Bringing the best folk, roots, and americana […]

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A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]
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Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

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Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

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While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

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