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Sounds from beyond the Shed 193 “Carpe Diem”
As one of the news editors of this august body, lots of stories come across my desk (well, it’s more of a collection of bits of wood and paper that may have a structure, but I’m […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 192 “Blood”
Every three months or so, depending on circumstances, health, or holiday, I go and give blood. It has always seemed like a good thing to do, costs me nothing but a bit of time… and a […]
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Vox Continental: July 2025
Albums from Norway, Italy and the Netherlands, along with live Rockabilly & Bluegrass in France. The Summer months tend to be a little quiet for new americana releases in mainland Europe, with many artists out capitalising […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 192 “New Van”
Ever since this column began, I have, on occasion, bored you, dear reader, with my tales from the road as I’ve driven round the UK and Europe in our brilliant van, Pierre, so named because he […]
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Sounds from beyond the Shed 191 “Who’s Next?”
I spent last Friday in 30-degree heat in Hyde Park, basking in the sounds of the past as well as the scorching summer sunshine. I’d had a mind to have a few pints of ice-cold lager, […]