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Lisa Bastoni “On The Water”

March 6, 2024 Rick Thorn 0
Uplifting, thought-provoking and optimistic. Bastoni is a talented musician, artist, and teacher.  Since the release of her last full-length album ‘How we want to live’ in 2019 she has been concentrating on her art and also […]
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Bluegrass Briefs – Sister Sadie, Under The Rocks , Bela Fleck

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Our first round up of 2024 brings 3 constrasting albums from the nearest and furthest reaches of Bluegrass… Sister Sadie ‘No Fear’ The last Sister Sadie album was over 5 years ago and, in that time, […]
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ISMAY “Desert Pavement”

March 6, 2024 Andy Short 0
Thought-provoking folk across rural California. There is an old saying that you should write about what you know. ISMAY does this in an engaging and compelling way. ISMAY is Avery Hellman, a Bay Area native who […]
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Vanessa Peters “Flying on Instruments”

March 5, 2024 Chas Lacey 0
Texan singer-songwriter leaves the past and steps bravely into her new world. After majoring in creative writing at the prestigious A & M University in Texas, Vanessa Peters was set to become a novelist. Instead, with […]
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Hollow Coves “Nothing to Lose”

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Australian duo releases their first album in five years, bringing their Brisbane-based, uber-chilled, sun-soaked summer vibes and sweet, sweeping harmonies. Matt Carins and Ryan Henderson found the initial ideas for their new album in the pages […]

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