Graeme Tait

artwork for Christian Rutledge album "An Inch Of This New York Mile'

Christian Rutledge “An Inch Of This New York Mile”

May 29, 2025 Graeme Tait 6

Rutledge’s debut album, described as a love letter to the city and people of New York, is a resounding success. For some years now, Christian Rutledge has carved out a reputation for being one of New […]

Andy & Marianne Watkins, live at Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln - 17th May 2025

Live Review: Andy Watkins’ Day Of Folk, Celebrating 50 Years As A Promoter, Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln – 17th May 2025

May 27, 2025 Graeme Tait 2

The role of a promoter is to market and promote live events which all sounds simple enough. So simple that at times we can all be a little guilty of taking their tireless work and endeavours […]

promotion photo for Derek Smith & the Cosmic Vultures

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – May 2025

May 27, 2025 Graeme Tait 3

Firstly, may I start by thanking my esteemed colleague Fred Arnold for picking up the baton and doing such a sterling job with last month’s EP Round-Up while I took a much-needed holiday. Now with my […]

David Ramirez, live at The Ropewalk, Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber - 10th May 2025

Live Review: David Ramirez + Ben de la Cour, The Ropewalk, Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber – 10th May 2025

May 23, 2025 Graeme Tait 6

It may be only early May, but summer would appear to have well and truly arrived as I made the journey for my second visit of the year to Ropery Hall, located within the North Lincolnshire […]

cover art for Paul Siebel album "Woodsmoke and Oranges"

For The Sake Of The Song: Paul Siebel “Louise”

May 19, 2025 Graeme Tait 2

Much has been written about singer-songwriter Paul Siebel’s failure to reach his full potential, having released, between 1970 and 1971, two of the finest and critically acclaimed albums of the genre. Despite the accolades and respect […]