Columns
Sounds from beyond the Shed 157 “Another one gone…”
It’s not often you meet your heroes, I very rarely have. Sure I’ve breathed the same air at gigs and what have you but rarely actually met someone I considered a hero. I did meet one […]
Articles by Keith Hargreaves
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Ben Folds to release Christmas album, “Sleigher” – geddit?
Ben Folds will release “Sleigher”, his first ever Christmas album, on October 25th via New West Records. The 10-song collection is built on a mix of 7 original songs and reimagined classics like Mel Torme and […]
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56 years after his debut, 79 year old Christy Moore announces a new album and dates
It’s a numbers game! There are few artists who can legitimately claim ‘living legend’ status – Christy Moore undoubtedly can but wouldn’t as modesty would forbid. His new album “A Terrible Beauty” comes out on November […]
Columns
Sounds from beyond the Shed 156 “Song and Dance”
Last week I wrote about the brilliance of live music and how a decent gig is a redemptive, communal event that can inspire and uplift in sometimes a profound way. Well, this week, I return to […]
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Sturgill Simpson says “Why Not?” to touring the UK and Europe in 2025
AUK says ” Brilliant News, Sturgill!” Sturgill Simpson will make his long-awaited live return to the UK and Europe next year, under his new name Johnny Blue Skies and touring under the banner of the ‘Why […]