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Paul McClure and the Local Heroes “Paul McClure and the Local Heroes” (Clubhouse Records, 2017)

July 18, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0
Given the number of gigs he plays up and down the country it comes as something of a surprise to find that Paul McClure, aka the Rutland Troubadour, has managed to find the time to record […]
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Catherine MacLellan “If It’s Alright With You – The Songs of Gene MacLellan” (True North Records, 2017)

July 17, 2017 Paul Kerr 0
Gene MacLellan’s not a name this writer is familiar with but mention two of his songs, Snowbird (a hit for Anne Murray) and Put Your Hand In The Hand (covered by just about everyone including Elvis […]
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Slaid Cleaves “Ghost on the Car Radio” (Proper Records 2017)

July 17, 2017 Dave Jennings 0
Slaid Cleaves releases his first album since 2013’s “Still Fighting the War” and it has to be said that the four-year wait has been worthwhile as “Ghost on the Car Radio” is an outstanding return. Born […]
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Mercury Rev, The Barbican, London, 14th July 2017

July 17, 2017 Jonathan Aird 2
Mecury Rev have a sound that is often described as symphonic, so this appearance at The Barbican with the Royal Northern Sinfonia offers a real chance to hear the huge sounds of their albums as they […]
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Red Moon Joe “Time & Life” (DBS Recordings, 2017)

July 14, 2017 Dave Clarke 0
Here is up to date, relevant, British, Liverpool-produced Americana at its best. The songs are confiding, forceful sometimes. As it says in the first track, “Every page and chorus sweet refrain/ Filled with joy and some… […]

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