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Articles by Michael Farley

About Michael Farley
Living in North London allows me access to many great music venues so I can get to see as many Americana and Bluegrass (yes I love Bluegrass!) acts as I can. My other passion is football and I follow the North London team with the Cockerel as it's badge. Thankfully I have a fantastic wife who shares these obsessions or else I would probably be single by now!
Album Reviews

Abigail Lapell “Getaway” (Coax Records, 2019)

January 28, 2019 Michael Farley 0

Abigail Lapell hails from Toronto and is a talented lady, having a strong voice with an impressive range, plus the ability to play a range of instruments. She can write as well having penned all eleven […]

Album Reviews

Malachi Vale “Jubilee” (Ray-On, 2018)

December 18, 2018 Michael Farley 0

Malachi Vale is the the name given to the musical act of Marc Gagnon from Montreal who describes his music as an eclectic blend of blues, folk, country, americana and jazz. This album comprises 11 tracks […]

Album Reviews

GospelbeacH “Another Winter Alive” (Alive Naturalsound Records 2018)

December 12, 2018 Michael Farley 0

GospelbeacH were formed in 2014 by vocalist and guitarist Brent Rademaker ex of Beachwood Sparks amongst others and comprise a group of experienced and well-travelled musicians. As may be expected from a group of people who […]

Album Reviews

Rachel Baiman “Thanksgiving” (Free Dirt Records, 2018)

November 20, 2018 Michael Farley 0

This four track EP showcases bluegrass music at its very best. Rachel Baiman is a Nashville-based roots songwriter with a conscience, delivering songs that explore the less shiny side of the holiday season. Clearly this work […]

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Dusty Wright “Gliding Towards Oblivion” (Independent, 2018)

November 2, 2018 Michael Farley 0

The artist here – Dusty Wright – describes himself as a singer songwriter, pop culture creator and metaphysical cowboy who is based in New York City. Dusty Wright has indeed been in the business for some […]

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For the Sake of the Song: Peter Rowan “Panama Red”

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Amy Grant “The 6th Of January (Yasgur’s Farm)” – searching for a united, optimistic, progressive nation

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January 12, 2026 0

Night Flight “Exit Stage Left”

Album Reviews
January 12, 2026 0

Sounds from beyond the Shed 217 “The Lowdown”

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January 12, 2026 0

Ty Segall & The Muggers “Candy Sam” – predictably, we want Candy

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  • For the Sake of the Song: Peter Rowan “Panama Red”
  • Amy Grant “The 6th Of January (Yasgur’s Farm)” – searching for a united, optimistic, progressive nation
  • Night Flight “Exit Stage Left”
  • Sounds from beyond the Shed 217 “The Lowdown”
  • Ty Segall & The Muggers “Candy Sam” – predictably, we want Candy
  • Video: Edward Abbiati “Time Moves On: 5 Minutes”
  • Something for the weekend: Jesse Welles and Joan Baez “No Kings”
  • The Ripples “One Hell of a Ride”
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Interview: Mikel Jollett of the Airborne Toxic Event on struggles, joys and the journey

December 12, 2025 0

Hard times, no, unusually hard times served to bring the Airborne Toxic Event frontman Mikel Jollett a sense of purpose in life as a singer, songwriter, band leader, author and speaker about childhood trauma. As he […]

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Interview: Ian Gomm on Brinsley Schwarz, Nashville, Jeb Loy Nichols and football records

December 11, 2025 0

The Brinsley’s “Silver Pistol” was the album that perfected their Band obsession and, at the same time, showed that there was a lot more to them than being simple wannabes. Coincidentally, it was the first time […]

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Interview: Brian Dunne asks is it so bad to want a good life?

December 9, 2025 0

While patiently waiting for Brian Dunne to get his due from those who listen to and hopefully buy physical media, it is worthwhile to linger in the brilliance of his fourth album, “Clams Casino” (Missing Piece, […]

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Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

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Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. I […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there was […]

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