Rick Bayles

Cajun Corner – A tribute to Austin Pitre

February 21, 2023 Rick Bayles 2

We’ve got news of something that should be of special interest to those of you who appreciate good Cajun music. Nouveau Electric Records, a Louisiana-based record company that champions the music of Cajun people, be it […]

The Autumn Saints “Wind Burn & Broken Oak”

February 13, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Debut studio album from Anglo-American roots rockers. The Autumn Saints are an Anglo-American band playing Americana with a decidedly Indie rock feel. Based in Oxford and fronted by American bass player and vocalist Britt Strickland, this […]

Book Review – Margo Price “Maybe We’ll Make It”

February 6, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

We’re a bit late to the pass with this one, as it was released in the latter part of last year, but we didn’t want to miss out on a chance to review a book from […]

The View From Across La Manche #11 – From our own correspondent

January 31, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Hunting the heart of winter. Bon Hiver! Though I don’t think I can see that catching on as a greeting. I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday period. Some may have noticed there was no ‘View […]

I Write the Songs – Roger Cook

January 24, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

Now, here’s one for all you quiz compilers out there – who was the first (and, so far, only) British songwriter to be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame? Yes, it’s Roger Frederick Cook, […]