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The Unsung Heroes of Americana – The Banjo
A terrible thing happened to our banjo player the other day. He left his banjo on the back seat of his car and forgot to lock it. By the time he got back some heartless sod […]
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AUK’s Chain Gang: Lilly Hiatt “Walking Proof”
Seeking a link from John Hiatt offers many directions. But let’s not go too far, follow the great man’s advice to ‘Bring The Family’, and extend the connection to his daughter Lilly. With four solo albums […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Hank Williams Jr. “Stock Market Blues”
This week were amused by the news that some plucky amateurs had taken on the hedge funds and stuck it to them causing a couple to actually get into considerable financial difficulty. An in-depth discussion of […]
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Interview: A. J. Croce talks songwriting, his new covers album and getting on Willie’s bus
A. J. Croce explains how his dad’s record collection and childhood blindness formed the basis of his musical education The surname name may be familiar but Adrian James “A. J.” Croce was only a toddler when […]
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VERSIONS: “These 23 Days in September”
Here we go again “VERSIONS” wise. This time deputy head honcho Jonathan Aird goes large with a song even we had to Google. It’s a tune though, mind. “It’s all over now, David Blue” Dylan is […]