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Classic Americana Albums: Phil Ochs “Pleasures Of The Harbor”

February 15, 2023 Graeme Tait 2

By late 1967 Phil Ochs had left New York where for the previous five years he had carved out a name for himself as one of the protagonists of the vibrant folk movement. He had been […]

The Twang Factor 3 Results: Lucy Grubb takes third place

February 15, 2023 Clint West 0

The AUK judging panel have deliberated and have now given their verdict on the Top 3 in The Twang Factor 3. Starting today with third place we will reveal our top 3 selections over the course […]

The First Time: Fred Arnold – “The Greatest Record Show of 1963” with Brook Benton, Dion + 3 more, 26th October 1963, Lewisham Odeon

February 15, 2023 FredArnold 2

My interest in music began at a very early age, influenced by absolutely nothing – i.e. there was no music in the home, my parents weren’t interested and, as I subsequently discovered, I had no voice […]

Classic Clips: BR5-49 “Bettie Bettie” Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1996

February 10, 2023 Clint West 0

This week’s Classic Clip comes from the wonderful BR5-49. Formed in Nashville in 1993 by Chuck Mead and Gary Bennett the band were joined by multi-instrumentalist Don Herron, upright bass player ‘Smilin’ Jay McDowell and drummer […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Jimmy LaFave Albums

February 9, 2023 FredArnold 0

To my great regret, I was a latecomer to the Jimmy LaFave fan club. In the 90s and 00s you could see some of his earlier albums such as ‘Buffalo Return to the Plains’ or ‘Highway […]