Graeme Tait

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 […]

artwork for Ferran Orriols album "Darrere els horts / Behind The Orchard"

Ferran Orriols “Darrere Els Horts / Behind The Orchard”

May 9, 2025 Graeme Tait 0

Orriols’ sophomore album builds on the promise of his debut, musically defying borders and lyrically transcending language. Following on from his critically acclaimed debut album “PLATA (SILVER)”, released in 2023, Catalan singer-songwriter Ferran Orriols has returned […]

artwork for Kassi Valazza album "From Newman Street"

Kassi Valazza “From Newman Street”

April 24, 2025 Graeme Tait 0

Valazza’s transitional third album reflects the changes in her personal life. There have been very few albums released so far this year that have been as highly anticipated as “From Newman Street”, the latest offering from […]

Stephanie Lambring live at The Lounge, The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough - 10th April 2025

Live Review: Stephanie Lambring, The Lounge, The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough – 10th April 2025

April 22, 2025 Graeme Tait 2

Tonight’s concert provided me with a couple of personal firsts, starting with the two-and-a-half-hour journey north from my hometown of Lincoln, which brought me, for the first time, to the historic seaside town of Scarborough. Situated […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Articles by Graeme Tait

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

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

Ferran Orriols “Darrere Els Horts / Behind The Orchard”

Kassi Valazza “From Newman Street”

Live Review: Stephanie Lambring, The Lounge, The Crescent Hotel, Scarborough – 10th April 2025

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”