Maurice Hope

Chantelle Tibbs “Long Time Running” (Mira Records, 2017)

April 12, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Chantelle Tibbs’ musical tastes cover her first musical experience, that of singing in an R&B group, pop music and a fondness for bluegrass and Americana. Born in Vineyard, New Jersey and later relocating with her family […]

Alun Parry “Freedom Rider” (Independent, 2017)

April 5, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

The voice of Americana folk singer-songwriter Alun Parry bursts from the speakers in a bouncy, upbeat fashion. He loves to delve into themes rich in social injustice. Billy Bragg, Woody Guthrie and Roy Bailey among others […]

Louie Ludwig “I Got Nothin To Say” (Independent, 2017)

April 5, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

New Orleans singer-songwriter Louie Ludwig makes music that jumps off the page as he and his friends have put together an electric variety of sounds. Somewhat quirky, always original Ludwig and this fine set of Louisiana […]

Ryan Lee “Always A River” (Independent, 2016)

April 4, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Ryan Lee doesn’t perform like most singer-songwriters since he marches to the beat of a different drum. His style of work reminds me of the anguished torment associated with much of the work of the late Vic Chesnutt, […]

Amelia Curran “Watershed” (Six Shooter Records, 2017)

April 3, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Canadian singer-songwriter Amelia Curran utilises folk, country and pop in fine fashion. Her roving artistic style showing hints of Nashville famed acts Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rosanne Cash, and on the song No More Quiet I […]

Paper Verses “Windstill”

September 21, 2026 0

Kent folk duo follow up two impressive EP releases with a beautiful debut. Paper Verses are a folk duo based in Broadstairs, Kent. Simone Lincoln and Matt Evans have released their debut full-length collection following two […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 245 “Stop….thief…”

September 21, 2026 2

I went to Brighton this week to see The Jayhawks. They were playing at the newly restored Corn Exchange. The gig was being promoted by the excellent Brighthelmstone Promotions, and a good time was promised and […]

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