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Bobby Hawk “Lights On Kinks Out” (Independent, 2019)

December 3, 2019 Jim Finnie 0

Bobby Hawk (born Robert Hecht for those who have a hankering to know the detail) has been immersed in music for as long as he can remember. Born in central Illinois, his multi-instrumentalist father brought him […]

Piers Faccini “Hear My Voice” (Beating Drum, 2019)

December 2, 2019 Paul Kerr 0

Based in the south of France, Piers Faccini runs a label called Beating Drum and has released a series of EPs featuring singular singer songwriters from around the globe. For the fourth instalment, Faccini features himself […]

The Restoration “West” (Independent, 2019)

December 2, 2019 Clint West 0

The Restoration describe themselves as an “indie, folk roots outfit” from Columbia, South Carolina. In fact, they are primarily the working vehicle for songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Daniel Machado. ‘West’ is a deeply personal album centred around […]

Bruce Springsteen “Western Stars – Songs From The Film” (Columbia Records, 2019)

November 29, 2019 Sean Hannam 0

Bruce Springsteen’s 19th studio album, ‘Western Stars’, which came out this summer, has found its way on to many critics’ ‘best of the year’ lists, and quite rightly so – it’s one of his finest records. […]

John Salaway “Americana Dreams” (Def Kat Music, 2019)

November 29, 2019 Peter Churchill 1

Nashville-based John Salaway has some pedigree, as a weekly residence at BB King’s Blues Club might testify. With influences that include a familiar roll call of names – Petty, Dylan, The Band and Crosby Stills Nash […]

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