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About Keith Hargreaves
Riding the one eyed horse into dead town the scales fell from his eyes. Music was the only true god at once profane and divine The dust blew through his mind as he considered the offering... And then he scored it out of ten and waited for the world to wake up
Columns

Sounds from beyond the Shed – week 29

September 29, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0
Back on the wheel as the pandemic wreaks havoc in education. After my brush with this horrendous disease I have returned to work, in a somewhat weakened state for now, to find the problem with absenteeism […]
Features

Sounds from the Back Bedroom

September 22, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 2
It was after all an inevitability. This weeks missive follows hot on the heels of last week’s concerns about the free for all of the return to school this September. Eagle-eyed amongst will note that the […]
AUK's Chain Gang

AUK’s Chain Gang: The Barr Brothers “Come In The Water”

September 20, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 1
Joe Brown was always on tour with his ‘bruvvers’ when treading the boards and hence the leap into the arms of the wonderful Montreal-based combo The Barr Brothers with this redemptive track from their wonderful 2014 […]
Album Reviews

Darrin Bradbury “Artvertisment”

September 16, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0
Witty and succinct third from optimistic miserabilist. This album has an energy and excitement that is infectious and beguiling as Brady takes us into his literate, witty and acerbic world with delightful sonic vignettes. Opening with […]
Columns

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 28

September 15, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0
After two festivals the madness begins… So we return to the fray with no restrictions and no protection other than two lateral flow tests per student before term commences. Day one I am in an assembly […]

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For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

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Track Premiere: The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome To The Family”

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Video: Brian Fallon – “Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash)

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Concert from London show
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For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

June 29, 2026 0
Some songs take time to percolate into you; others sear themselves much quicker. Starling by Elles Bailey is the latter. It is newly released, yet I already know it will be one of those songs that […]
Album Reviews

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”

June 29, 2026 0
Stoner Paisley Underground type tunes from California. Based way out on the west coast of the USA, Tramp for the Lord are, according to their bio, a loose group of musicians who’ve assembled to do service […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”

June 29, 2026 0
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  • For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”
  • Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”
  • Sounds from beyond the Shed 242 “No words this week”
  • Track Premiere: The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio “Welcome To The Family”
  • Video: Brian Fallon – “Ring of Fire/Folsom Prison Blues” (Johnny Cash)
  • Something for the weekend: Chicago “Just You ‘N’ Me”
  • Tift Merritt “Sugar”
  • Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Video: Michelle Brooke “Storm”

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More “Trouble” from Ray LaMontagne after 20 years!

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Grammy award winner Ray LaMontagne will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of his seminal debut album, “Trouble“, with a special remastered vinyl edition, set for release June 13th. Additionally, LaMontagne will embark on the […]

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