Jim Finnie

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit “Live From the Ryman” (Southeastern Records, 2018)

November 13, 2018 Jim Finnie 0

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are rightly acclaimed as one of the best live acts doing the rounds today and it’s no surprise to find that they have released a live album in an attempt […]

Paul Kelly “Nature” (Cooking Vinyl, 2018)

October 17, 2018 Jim Finnie 0

Who else but the seemingly ageless Paul Kelly could have dreamed up the idea for turning the timeless Dylan Thomas poem ‘And Death Will Have No Dominion’ into a brilliant and moving opening song for his […]

Nathan Bell + Doghouse Roses, The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen, 6th October 2018

October 16, 2018 Jim Finnie 0

For those who seek out excellent music in intimate surroundings the upstairs lounge in Aberdeen’s Blue Lamp is a place to check out. Tonight’s show, from the opening set by Scottish duo Doghouse Roses which was […]

Art Theefe “Dig Deep” (Stolen Heart Records, 2018)

October 10, 2018 Jim Finnie 0

Art Theefe is an Oxford-based 3 piece band formed and led by singer/guitarist Matt Sage with Josh Rigal on bass and Joel Bassuk completing the line-up on drums. Aided by a successful Kickstarter campaign they have […]

Dawn Landes “Meet Me At The River” (Yep Roc, 2018)

October 2, 2018 Jim Finnie 0

Take an innovative Indie singer/songwriter with a crystal-clear voice and pair her with a legendary country producer and the result should be a great musical collaboration. That was the theory which led Dawn Landes to approach […]