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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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Gitta de Ridder “Feathers” (Little Memories Records, 2016)

November 24, 2016 Paula Cooke 0
Soft and soothing  vocals, simple yet effective melody sums up”Wanderer”, the first track of Anglo Dutch singer songwriter Gitta de Ridder’s  debut album. “Feathers” seems a very apt title – feathers float, they are soft and gentle […]
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Anna Elizabeth Laube “Tree” (Ahh…..Pockets! Records, 2016)

November 24, 2016 Rudie Hayes 0
  The title track, an entry in a song writing competition to highlight the effects of pine beetle epidemic in Iowa City, the 4th album in AEL’s discography and an opening track with a sad weepy […]
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Andy Irvine: Baldock and Letchworth Blues, Folk and Roots Club, Baldock – 19th October 2016

November 24, 2016 Jonathan Aird 0
Perched precariously on a collapsible stage barely large enough for his four bouzoukis, bag of harmonicas and himself – Andy Irvine looks surprisingly comfortable. This in spite of the perils experienced by those sat in the […]

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