Mark Underwood

Erin Rae “Putting On Airs” (Single Lock, 2018)

July 4, 2018 Mark Underwood 0

“Putting On Airs” is both a visually and musically arresting album. The painting which serves as the cover of the record is worthy of investigation in its own right. A seemingly forlorn looking waitress in a […]

Steve Dawson “Lucky Hand” (Black Hen Music, 2018)

July 3, 2018 Mark Underwood 0

‘Lucky Hand‘ represents the first album of instrumental music that Canadian musician and composer, Steve Dawson, has issued since his previous outing, ‘Rattlesnake Cage‘ appeared in 2014. Comprised almost entirely of acoustic guitar – both 6 […]

Kashena Sampson – UK dates in support of debut album ‘Wild Heart’

May 29, 2018 Mark Underwood 0

Following her successful performance at the UK Americana Awards showcase back in January, new Nashville singer-songwriter Kashena Sampson hits these shores at the end of the month to help promote her debut album ‘Wild Heart’ which came […]

Kashena Sampson “Wild Heart” (New Moon Records, 2018)

May 24, 2018 Mark Underwood 0

There was a time in the not so distant past when you could hear how much was spent on a record. But it’s almost impossible to make that sort of distinction today with production values available […]

Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton hits the road this Friday

May 24, 2018 Mark Underwood 0

Carrying the torch for original acoustic blues from a bygone era, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton returns to the UK for a short run of dates from Friday of this week. Although still in his 20s, Jerron “Blind […]