Paul Russell

Rachel Baiman “Common Nation Of Sorrow”

March 28, 2023 Paul Russell 0

Poignant and honest album inspired by Baiman’s father’s activism. Music and activism have always been regular soulmates – just think of the likes of Nina Simone, Joan Baez, Billy Holiday and Dolly Parton. Music has the […]

Jerry Leger “Live From Paradise”

March 7, 2023 Paul Russell 0

Live mini album from Toronto troubadour. Live albums are an interesting undertaking for artists – should they be brilliant live renditions of songs fans are aware of but will be pleased to have as variations on […]

Dog and Tony Show “Sidewalk Diamonds”

February 16, 2023 Paul Russell 0

Album three and band sixteen from Minnesota-based Tony Thomas. It’s an admiral quality in musicians to play a wide variety of styles over one’s career – and Minneapolis-based Tony Thomas has flexed his musical muscles in […]

The First Time: Paul Russell – Status Quo, Hammersmith Apollo, 27th June 1979

January 24, 2023 Paul Russell 1

Memories, memories. Looking back at one’s youth is sometimes a very embarrassing thing. My first venture into the wonderful world of popular music was buying a series of vinyl singles. My initial purchases, which I bought […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Willie Nile Albums

January 19, 2023 Paul Russell 0

Willie Nile is such an accomplished musician it’s a crime he’s not been more successful. Over the course of 20 albums since his 1980 debut, he’s consistently written songs that are his trademark – ringing guitars, […]