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The Song Remains: Mark Germino (1950 – 2024)

July 10, 2024 Martin Johnson 14

A songwriting star to those who knew his work. Guest writer Richard Leader pays a heartfelt personal tribute to Mark Germino. The poet, singer and songwriter Mark Germino has died aged 73. His is not a […]

The Song Remains: Kinky Friedman (1944 – 2024)

July 2, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

Mark Twain for the baby boomers and leader of The Texas Jewboys. Singer-songwriter, author, columnist, erstwhile politician, friend of American Presidents and cigar connoisseur Richard Samet “Kinky” Friedman died June 27th, 2024, at his family’s ranch […]

The Song Remains: Frank Wakefield (1934-2024)

May 1, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

The Oppenheimer of bluegrass mandolin. On the 26th of April, 2024, the bluegrass world lost one of its true innovators when Frank Wakefield died at his home in Sarasota Springs, NY. Bill Monroe may be the […]

The Song Remains: Richard “Dickey” Betts (1943-2024)

April 22, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

Innovative guitar player for one of history’s iconic bands. As of 18th April 2024, when Forest Richard Betts died at home in Sarasota, Florida, of cancer and COPD, Jai Johnny Johnson AKA “Jaimoe” became the last […]

The Song Remains: Gerry Conway (1947-2024)

April 2, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

If you needed a British folk rock drummer, call Gerry Conway. Anyone who has enjoyed British folk rock over the last fifty-plus years owes a debt to drummer Gerry Conway who died on 29th March due […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@joe-nathan Let's hope they issue a live album from the...
By Martin Johnson , 3 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Smashing Pumpkins - Gish
By Joe Nathan , 3 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@martinjohnson I caught them on the fourth date of the ...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
It is 45 years since the Dead released the acoustic liv...
By Martin Johnson , 5 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Graham Parker and the Rumour - Howlin’ Wind
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Thank you very much. Now that I have (...
By durks , 2 days ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@durks Thank you for your message. I was moved by yo...
By A.Francis Tritico , 2 days ago
RE: RIP Wes McGhee
@martinjohnson Thanks. Wes was great - and he really un...
By durks , 2 days ago
RE: Daves Highway in Nashville
On a trip to Nashville a few years ago we twice saw 'Ch...
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