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Jason Isbell talks to RS: “We ate chicken fingers from the concession stand at the Grammys”

April 12, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
RS has published a nice piece on Jason Isbell which includes some snippets from an interview they recently had with him. They report: “At this year’s Grammys, where he was up for several awards, Jason Isbell didn’t […]
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Will Oldham publishes book of his lyrics

April 12, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
Pitchfork report today that our favourite royal americana star Will Oldam aka Bonnie “Prince” Billy will be publishing a book compiling his lyrics later this year. They report: “Songs of Love and Horror is out October 9 via W.W. Norton and […]
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Willie Nelson releases track from his new record – Watch

April 11, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
Willie Nelson has released a new track ‘Something To Get Through’ from his forthcoming album ‘Last Man Standing’ which comes out on April 27 via Sony Legacy.  It’s been described as “a song about the devastation we […]
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Daniel Meade “When Was The Last Last Time” (Button Up Records, 2018)

April 11, 2018 Tim Merricks 0
Daniel Meade is many things but never dull. He’s been around in one form or another it seems forever, so prolific and varied is his work. Generally, that work would consist of rootsy music set to country beats […]
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The Long Road Festival launches with Lee Ann Womack, Billy Bragg and more

April 11, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
We’re doing well for americana tinged festivals this year and today there’s the announcement of another one which says it’s bringing the “sounds of the country music scene to the UK” but actually has a broader […]

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