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Flora Hibberd “As Long As There is Night” – Listen

December 6, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

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 […]

Billy Bragg, The Junction, Cambridge, 26th November 2019

December 5, 2019 Jonathan Aird 1

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 […]

Beth Bombara “Growing Wings” – Listen

December 5, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

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 […]

Sail Cassady “Got The Pace” – Listen

December 4, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

“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 […]

Union Duke “Atlas Of Love” – Listen

December 3, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Union Duke offer this song of anxiety in love – the feeling that one partner in a relationship is a drag on the other, doubly tough when you’re identifying yourself as the drag “You’re the atlas […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

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