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Lover of intelligent singer-songwriters; a little bit country; a little bit folk; a little bit Americana. Devotee of the 'small is beautiful' school of thought when it comes to music venues.
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Interview: Kelly Sloan

April 24, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
Although Kelly Sloan is new to these shores her 2016 album Big Deal was in fact her third following her 2008 debut Always Changes and 2010’s Kelly Sloan. Accomplished on both guitar and piano, her influences […]
Live Reviews

Kelly Sloan, The Bellows at The Wheelwright Inn, Colyford, 11th April 2017

April 18, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
The schedule of a touring musician is a thing of mystery at times.  Here we find Kelly Sloan, one of what seems to be a never-ending stream of talented singer-songwriters emanating from Canada, playing to a […]
Album Reviews

Justin Bernasconi “Barefoot Wonderland” (Mountain King Music, 2017)

April 10, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
Although born in England Justin Bernasconi relocated to Australia in 2004 and formed The Stillsons in 2006. After three critically acclaimed albums he released his solo debut album Winter Pick in 2014, receiving a host of glowing […]
Album Reviews

The Brother Brothers “Tugboats EP” (Independent, 2016)

April 7, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
The Brother Brothers are in fact the identical Moss brother twins, Adam and David, and I should perhaps beg forgiveness from Adam and David now if I mix them up at any stage in this review. […]
Album Reviews

Rodney Crowell “Close Ties” (New West Records, 2017)

March 29, 2017 Peter Churchill 1
Americana defies easy classification but perhaps the legendary Rodney Crowell, by way of an introduction to his outstanding new album Close Ties, has come up with as good a definition as any. “All the people who […]

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The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

June 25, 2026 0
The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage this October. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s americana, influencing folk such as Wilco, […]
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The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

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Emotionally charged songs played and sung with passion and honesty. The Glass Hours are American songwriters Megan Barbera and Brad Armstrong. The indie country duo, originally from Colorado and Alabama, met in New York’s Hudson Valley […]
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Vox Continental: June 2026

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It may be hot, but Continental Europe stays Cool! Greetings from a somewhat warm continental Europe. And the summer has only just started! We’ve been averaging around 40C during the day for nearly a week now, […]

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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Margo Cilker “Keep it on a Burner” – floating on a stream of consciousness

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Margo Cilker is set to return with her highly anticipated sophomore LP ‘Valley Of Heart’s Delight’ on September 15th via Fluff & Gravy Records  or our dear friends at Loose here in the UK, and she’s […]
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Ben Glover shorebound to UK today for dates

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Born and raised in Glenarm, Northern Ireland, the now Nashville based Ben Glover arrives in the UK today for a string of dates which kicks off tonight in regal style at London’s King’s Place, the first […]
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Video: Kirsten Adamson “Take Me As I Am”

September 13, 2023 0
Throughout Kirsten Adamson’s latest video, a repeated question flashes on the screen: “Does Kirsten have too many feelings?”  This intriguing question is part of the 1980s-style game show that Adamson travels back in time to participate in […]

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