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The Good Intentions “The Long Unbroken Line” (Drumfire, 2016)

November 29, 2016 Mark Nenadic 0
Lovers of old-time country/folksy ballads probably know about Liverpool’s ‘The Good Intentions’ by now. This latest record, as with 2013’s ‘Travelling Companion’, sits outside of the constraints of time and trends. The knowing, wistful tones of […]
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Red Tail Ring “Fall Away Blues” (Independent Release, 2016)

November 29, 2016 Peter Churchill 0
Red Tail Ring are Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp and ‘Fall Away Blues’ is their fourth full length album. Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, this duo has produced a stripped back album with gorgeous vocals and harmonies […]
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Lonely Avenue “Lonely Avenue” (Aum Studio Music, 2016)

November 28, 2016 Dave Clarke 0
Here is a winner, an unforgettable record with its American buffalo cover that takes you securely into thoughtful, rocking Americana territory. This is the band’s first full length studio album. The first, unforgettable, track, has a winning hook […]
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Roddy Hart and The Lonesome Fire “Swithering” (Middle of Nowhere Recordings, 2016)

November 25, 2016 Paula Cooke 0
“Swithering” is an unusual title for and comes from a Scottish word meaning to be uncertain about things, which, according to Glasgow based Hart, summed up the album process for him. It was a different way of […]
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Cris Jacobs “Dust to Gold” (American Showplace Music 2016)

November 24, 2016 Paula Cooke 0
This guy really likes the blues. And soulfully so.  And with a touch of gospel and rock and roll. He blends genres skilfully and the result is earthy and melodic. Some great guitar playing, whether alone with […]

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Interview: Mean Mary answers six of one and half a dozen of the other

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Behind the Songs: Polite Company “Please Go Wild”

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Something for the weekend: Bright Eyes “1st World Blues”

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