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Live Review: Jim White and Trey Blake, The Lexington London – 11th February 2025

February 18, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Jim White and Trey Blake’s album “Precious Bane” is, even in January, in the running for the 2025 best of list. It was reviewed in these pages by Jonny Brick with the full back story of […]

Richie Lawrence “Moving at the Speed of Trees”

February 18, 2025 John Lee 0

A contemplative expression of music and heartfelt storytelling. ‘Moving at the Speed of Trees’ is Richie Lawrence’s fourth solo album. Known for his piano playing and thoughtful lyrics, Lawrence delivers a blend of profundity and whimsy […]

Dean Owens “Spirit Ridge”

February 18, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Dean Owens turns east while staying on the dusty Americana trail. Dean Owens is in no danger of suffering from underexposure around these parts. Fred Arnold’s recent review of predecessor EP set “The Ridge Trilogy” provides […]

Sidewalk Diamonds 'Dream of Dance Floors'

Sidewalk Diamonds “Dreams of Dance Floors”

February 17, 2025 Jonathan Smith 1

Raucous, heartfelt garage Americana. In 2020, Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Tony Thomas invited Beth Pyper-Holz to sing on his solo ‘Dog and Tony Show’ release. With Thomas having returned the favour for Pyper-Holz’s EP ‘The Heartbreaker’ soon after, […]

Live Review: Kim Richey, + Carla J. Easton, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey, 9th February 2025

February 17, 2025 Graeme Tait 2

A Sunday evening show at the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey, Lincolnshire’s premier americana music venue, is quite a rare event, but there again the night’s headline act more than warranted any change to the normal […]