But Is It Americana?
But Is It Americana? – Dr Feelgood
This week Tim Martin steps up to argue the case for an Americana tag for an outfit not normally associated with the genre. He’s chosen to opt for a band with deep connections to the delta […]
Articles by Tim Martin
Features
Small Venue Heroes: The Carrivick Sisters
The pressures of touring are hard enough in ‘normal’ times, but with added Covid it has been doubly hard for musicians playing any size of venue. After I reviewed their show in Bristol last October, the […]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: McGuinn Clark And Hillman – “I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better”
A few weeks ago Martin Johnson offered us the Desert Rose Band’s ‘Wheels’ in the Classic Clips slot. That set me thinking about Chris Hillman’s other band. The partial Byrd’s reunion McGuinn Clark And Hillman produced […]
Album Reviews
Charley Crockett “‘Lil’ G.L. Presents: Jukebox Charley”
Country music archaeology unearths some gems presented respectfully updated. G.L. Crockett was an R&B singer who worked in Chicago with local stars like Freddie King & Magic Sam, He recorded mostly as G. Davy Crockett, but […]
Album Reviews
Erin Rae “Lighten Up”
Country soul, dream pop and strings are a winning mix on an album full of strong songs. Erin Rae’s first album ‘Putting On Airs’ came out over three years ago, and that time has seen a […]