Lyndon Bolton

Humbletown “The Path I Chose to Walk”

March 3, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Living life to the full through a masterful blend of folk, bluegrass and old-time country. The first impression on listening to these songs around virtuosos on clawhammer banjo and flat-picking guitar is that this entire collection […]

Joe Fahey “Baker’s Cousin”

February 9, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Pithy yet perceptive views conveyed both gently and with verve. On the first couple of spins this album’s greatest impact is the way tracks swing from quiet, almost quirky, acoustic musings to full-on indie rock with […]

Live Review: Neilson Hubbard, Audrey Spillman Hubbard, Samuel James Taylor, The Sound Lounge, Sutton, 27th January 2023

February 6, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

The stage consisting of three chairs, three mics and two acoustic guitars served as a useful reminder that musical pleasure does not require a lot of kit. With a totally absorbing performance of songs and lively […]

Interview: Erik Vincent Huey talks about his new album, “Appalachian Gothic” and his West Virginia roots

February 3, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

‘The Appalachian Tommy’ Taking a break from the alt-country band The Surreal McCoys that he co-founded, Erik Huey has released his first solo album, ‘Appalachian Gothic’. Descended from four generations of West Virginia coalminers Huey digs […]

The First Time: Lyndon Bolton – Fairport Convention, Dundee Caird Hall, 13th November 1973

January 31, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Fairport Convention in Dundee’s imposing Caird Hall was my first gig. Aged 15 it was an event that made a lasting impression. Not just because it was the first of what became one of my life’s […]