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Paperback Riders: Warren Zanes “Petty: The Biography”

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When Andy Davidson reviewed Warren Zanes’ recent book on the making of Springsteen’s Nebraska it reminded me of his biography of Tom Petty. For such a vital figure, Petty has not been well served by biographers, […]
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AUK’s EP Round Up – April 2024

May 1, 2024 FredArnold 0
So, welcome to our April round-up of the latest EPs to land at AUK Towers, a little later than usual for which many apologies. First up is ‘The Lost Feral Tapes,’ a 2014 recording by Secret […]
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Tom Jenkins “Meadow Pt 2”

May 1, 2024 Paul Russell 0
Powerful second acoustic album from Welsh sheep farmer and musician. Inevitably music will be inspired by personal experiences and Tom Jenkins has a fascinating dual work situation. On the one hand he’s a sheep farmer in […]
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Teresa Storch Band “Open Your Heart”

April 30, 2024 Paul Russell 0
Strong new album from duo who love jamming. The unmistakeable music category of the ‘jam band’ is definitely rooted in American music. Bands like Big Head Todd and the Monsters, The Dave Matthews Band, Phish and […]
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Live Review: Annie Dressner, The Old School House, Robin Hood’s Bay – 19th April 2024

April 30, 2024 Viv Fish 0
After a short visit to Robin Hood’s Bay on tour with Jesse Terry last year, we vowed to return to take in more of the delights of the picturesque old fishing village & surrounding area, and […]

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Video: Nils & Amy Lofgren “No Kings, No Hate, No Fear” – music is our planet’s Sacred Weapon

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Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

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While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]
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