Album Reviews
Mean Mary “I’d Rather Be Merry”
If you want festive tunes to go with the presents and mulled wine this is the album to play. Non-cliché Christmas music. “Mean” Mary James is 18 albums into her career and clearly the time seemed […]
Reviews
Live Reviews
Live Review: Far From Saints, Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle upon Tyne – 19th November 2023
Having reviewed their debut, eponymous album earlier this year it was a sheer delight to see Far From Saints live in the Grade I listed Tyne Theatre & Opera House in Newcastle upon Tyne. The stunning […]
Album Reviews
IV and the Strange Band “Hang Dog”
They may cover Bad Brains but this is still Southern roots music. The name of the band may appear perplexing but it is actually quite logical. IV is in fact Coleman Williams, the great-grandson of Hank […]
Album Reviews
Beans On Toast “The Toothpaste And The Tube”
A collection of political and personal songs with the latter leaving their mark. As his birthday approaches, the countdown to the latest Beans On Toast album begins. This year’s offering ‘The Toothpaste And The Tube’ comes […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: William Prince, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow – 19th November 2023
King Tut’s on a Sunday night in late November appeared ominously quiet. Looks can be deceptive though – turning the corner from the stairs to the main room I was met with a wall of people. […]