Lyndon Bolton

The Teskey Brothers, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 23rd January 2020

January 28, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

When it comes to roots there is no disputing the authenticity of Australian blues and soul band The Teskey Brothers. Behind their own inventive style lies a deep inspiration from Memphis to Muscle Shoals via Melbourne. […]

Hope In High Water “Bonfire & Pine” (Fish Records, 2019)

January 20, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

Americana music defies geographic boundaries but “Mountain Music from the flatlands of Milton Keynes” might give even the most travelled aficionado pause for thought. Listen to ‘Bonfire & Pine’ and Hope In High Water’s sparse, haunting […]

Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters “Christmas On A Greyhound Bus” (Organic Records, 2019)

December 12, 2019 Lyndon Bolton 0

Christmas records can be a risky business – some become legendary but so many others should come with a gift receipt. Listening to ‘Christmas On A Greyhound Bus‘ from Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters is […]

Honey Cane “Brother Sister” (Independent, 2019)

December 5, 2019 Lyndon Bolton 0

Artists and their work often develop a tight bond with a specific geographical location. Whole genres are identified by their association with a region but perhaps less common is an entire album evoking a place. Honey […]

Stephen Fearing “The Unconquerable Past” (Fear & Loathing Music, 2019)

November 6, 2019 Lyndon Bolton 0

With his thirteenth solo release, Canadian singer/songwriter Stephen Fearing, takes stock – not only of his own life – but he also zooms out to make broader observations. Fearing is best know as a founder member […]