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Ron Sexsmith takes his Hangover on tour in 2026

September 30, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Ron Sexsmith, who has just released the new album, “Hangover Terrace“, will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026 with his band (Don Kerr on drums, who has toured with him since 1987, and Jason Mercer […]

More Acoustic Junk on the way from the Cowboy Junkies

September 29, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Cowboy Junkies have announced the release of “More Acoustic Junk” on October 24 via Cooking Vinyl. An expanded reissue of their stellar “Acoustic Junk” (2009) record, this album features five new acoustic recordings alongside five tracks […]

Drive By Truckers to release expanded “Decoration Day” with live extras

September 26, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Drive-By Truckers are bringing back one of their most celebrated albums, “Decoration Day,” and it’s going to be called… “The Definitive Decoration Day”, and it’ll come out on November 14th. The 4-LP box set features the remixed […]

Jake Xerxes Fussell and James Elkington team up for first soundtrack

September 26, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Songwriters Jake Xerxes Fussell and James Elkington have collaborated on their first original film score for “Rebuilding”, the new feature film written and directed by Max Walker-Silverman. The film, which stars Josh O’Connor, Lily LaTorre, Meghann […]

Joe and Sharon Ely fight dementia to produce music with the help of AI

September 26, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Singer-songwriter Joe Ely, known for his legendary contributions to American music, has recently been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Together with his wife, Sharon, Joe is sharing their journey—not to dwell in hardship, […]

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Robert Plant - Saving Grace: All That Glitters (vinyl)
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Natalie Merchant - Tigerlily
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RE: Andy Kershaw
It's sad news. I have many happy memories of listening ...
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Andy Kershaw
I see that Andy Kershaw has died. One time roadie for B...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Drive-By Truckers - It’s Great To Be Alive
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
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RE: What Are You Reading?
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