News
Dylan’s Girl from the North Country hits Town (again)
This December sees the return of the hit musical ‘Girl from the North Country‘ to the London stage. Based on the music of Bob Dylan it has a plot which it is safe to say separates […]
Articles by Jonathan Aird
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The Lone Bellow “Marshmallow World” – Listen
You will, unfortunately, just have to imagine the Santa Hats and the tinsel. But make no mistake, this is The Lone Bellow being festive as they add their own twist to a song that was first […]
News
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 […]
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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 […]