Tim Martin

Paperback Riders: Margaret Atwood “The Handmaid’s Tale”

February 10, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Where America might go next part 1. There are plenty of “what if” novels about which path the USA might take, and following our editor’s reflection on the 2024 US election Paperback Riders will examine some […]

Book Review: Brian T. Atkinson “Love At The Five And Dime The Songwriting Legacy Of Nanci Griffith”

January 30, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Nanci Griffith is one of the core Americana artists. She is never far from the top of our list features and Clint West’s entry in our Essentials feature is spot on as far as listening recommendations […]

Up Around The Sun “Water Valley”

January 22, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Taking traditional tunes and doing something completely new is a challenge. Up Around The Sun have succeeded in creating a new genre, ambient Bluegrass. Up Around The Sun is Jerry Hagins on banjo and Tim Kerr […]

Live Review: Our Man In The Field + Matt Owens and the Delusional Vanity Project, Nightjar at Bath Pizza Co, Bath – 17th January 2025

January 22, 2025 Tim Martin 0

This was the first of Matt Owens’ Nightjar sessions, which aims to pair a touring act with a local Bath band. Our Man In The Field was the chosen band to open their touring year. Despite […]

Philip Rambow “I’m An Artist”

January 21, 2025 Tim Martin 0

An album that pulls on the threads of a long career. Great songwriting is at the core of a reflective set of songs. Philip Rambow is a Canadian-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who moved to London […]