Rick Bayles

The Andrew Collins Trio “And It Was Good” (Independent, 2017)

March 30, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

This is a difficult album to review simply because I’ve never heard anything quite like it before. For a start, it’s totally instrumental; unusual in the Americana genre, though the music does have its roots quite […]

The Abrams “The Abrams” (Warner Music Canada, 2016)

March 29, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

This is the major label debut EP from Canadian brothers John and James Abrams who, despite only being just into their twenties, already carry an impressive CV, having the honour of being the youngest Canadians to […]

Steepways “Holy Smoke” (Mansion House Records 2017)

March 28, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

This is a strong first album from London songwriting duo Blair Chadwick and Charlie Bateson, operating under the nom de guerre of Steepways. They’ve assembled a talented group of musicians around them – Drummer Jamie Shaw, […]

Ned Roberts “Outside My Mind” (Aveline, 2017)

March 24, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

“Outside My Mind” is the follow-up album to 2014’s eponymous debut from London based folk artist Ned Roberts – and it’s a confident and well-produced recording. In fact, in many ways this album belongs almost as […]

The Sweet Water Warblers “With You” (SweetWaterWarblers, 2017)

March 22, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

Wow! These ladies can really sing. The quality of the harmony work on all the tracks on this EP is just outstanding. Hailing from Michigan, the Sweet Water Warblers are Rachael Davis, Lindsay Lou and May […]