Features
More People Really Should Know About: The Sorentinos
You have to give it to Danny Sorentino. He was born to be a musician and a front man. He’s a superb guitarist, he has the stamina of an ox and the talent to write to […]
Features
Americana Vinyl Treasures
Americana Vinyl Treasures: Various Artists “The Tape With No Name”
For many, in its 70s and 80s heyday, the New Musical Express was a profound force in shaping their musical DNA. Its championing of the snotty nosed punk brats and its ensuing devotion to the new […]
Features
For the Sake of the Song: Paul Brady “Nothing But the Same Old Story”
“We knew we had something special here” Paul Brady’s words from his autobiography ‘Crazy Dreams’ (Merrion Press 2022) describing the closing song on his album ‘Hard Station’ (1981). Paul Brady is now 76 and very much […]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Van Morrison & The Band “Caravan” from The Last Waltz, 1976
I think that this clip fits the brief pretty well: the oft referenced moment when Van Morrison overcame his crippling mid-1970s stage-fright to almost single-handedly rejuvenate The Band’s ‘farewell show’ at Winterland Ballroom, San Francisco, and […]
Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists
The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Paul Russell
As many writers have suggested in their pieces, trying to assemble a Top 10 to this brief is challenging to say the least. It’s been fascinating to see the selections from my fellow writers to date […]