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Townes Van Zandt Albums for 50th Anniversery Reissue
One of the troubadour voices that define Americana, Townes Van Zandt, saw the release of an album -‘Sky Blue‘ – of “lost tracks” at the start of the year. And here, at the back end of […]
Articles by Jonathan Aird
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Flora Hibberd “As Long As There is Night” – Listen
Flora Hibberd’s songs all happened – that is there is a kernel of truth within them – scenes are captured and played out – and given the gloss of insight and understanding. ‘As Long as There […]
Live Reviews
Billy Bragg, The Junction, Cambridge, 26th November 2019
Billy Bragg is out on his “1-step forward, 2-steps back” tour which sees him hit a town for a three night stand – a gig with his current mixed set, a gig drawing solely on his […]
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Beth Bombara “Growing Wings” – Listen
This superb song from Beth Bombara finds her edging almost into Neil Young territory, it’s that key change almost a minute in and the combination of harmony voices. ‘Growing Wings‘ is taken from Bombera’s 2019 release […]
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Sail Cassady “Got The Pace” – Listen
“Suicide is not always the quickest of deaths” sings Canadian Colin Craveiro aka Sail Cassady, explaining that “it’s a slow burn deep in your chest“. Atmospheric it may be, capturing that bleakness that chills the soul […]