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[ May 7, 2026 ] Folk Roundup – Anna McLuckie, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Emily Portman, Gareth Davies-Jones, Lady Maisery and Jimmy Alkdridge & Sid Goldsmith, Old Spot, Songs of the Folk Album Reviews
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Colin Hay, Union Chapel, Islington, London 4th April 2017

April 6, 2017 KC Vines 0

When a panel voted recently on the best Australian songs of the modern era, three of the top ten were penned by Scots. The Easybeats’ “Friday On My Mind” topped the list, co-written by George Young […]

Big Surr “In Business” (Independent, 2017)

April 6, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Being in love is such fun, isn’t it? When it stops being you against the world and starts being us against the world. To be understood. And supported. And to go cruising in a car laughing […]

Alun Parry “Freedom Rider” (Independent, 2017)

April 5, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

The voice of Americana folk singer-songwriter Alun Parry bursts from the speakers in a bouncy, upbeat fashion. He loves to delve into themes rich in social injustice. Billy Bragg, Woody Guthrie and Roy Bailey among others […]

Louie Ludwig “I Got Nothin To Say” (Independent, 2017)

April 5, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

New Orleans singer-songwriter Louie Ludwig makes music that jumps off the page as he and his friends have put together an electric variety of sounds. Somewhat quirky, always original Ludwig and this fine set of Louisiana […]

Over The Rhine, Cecil Sharp House, London, Sunday 2nd April 2017

April 4, 2017 Tim Martin 0

On Sunday night, Over The Rhine brought their uniquely American sound to the home of English Folk Music. The Kennedy Hall in Cecil Sharp House is an imposing room and appeared to be full. While their […]

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Folk Roundup – Anna McLuckie, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Emily Portman, Gareth Davies-Jones, Lady Maisery and Jimmy Alkdridge & Sid Goldsmith, Old Spot, Songs of the Folk

May 7, 2026 0

With springtime now upon us, it is time to delve into some of the recent folk and roots music embracing these warmer, albeit not always drier, times. A plethora of new releases landed in the inbox […]

Deer Tick “ACI” – a place for porridge

May 7, 2026 0

And what, you may ask, is an ACI? Adult Correctional Institutions – or, if you prefer, a prison. On this latest release from Deer Tick’s new album Coin-O-Matic we find the band in Springsteen’s Nebraska or […]

Video Premiere: Michael McDermott “The Best We Get” – only focus on what is in your control

May 7, 2026 0

The new single from Chicago singer-songwriter Michael McDermott is a typically catchy song that immediately hooks you in with big chords and big choruses. Opening with bright, uplifting guitar, The Best We Get is a driving […]