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Gregory Alan Isakov “Appaloosa Bones”

August 10, 2023 FredArnold 0

The singing songwriting farmer from Boulder Colorado continues the magic on album number six. Gregory Alan Isakov was born in South Africa, raised in Philadelphia and now lives in Colorado where he has a farm that […]

Birds of Play “Bird Songs of the American West”

August 9, 2023 Tim Martin 0

The traditional string band updated for the 21st century, with contemplative words over a magical blend of instruments. Birds of Play call themselves “an Americana Roots quartet based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado”. […]

Live Review: Barbara Manning + Gerard Love, Glad Café, Glasgow – 30th July 2023

August 9, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

It was no surprise really that this last date of Barbara Manning’s first solo tour of the UK was sold out, given that tickets for the majority of her previous shows had been rarer than hens’ […]

The Burrito Brothers “Together”

August 9, 2023 Martin Johnson 4

We may not be in the Gilded Palace of Sin but it is country rock with a ‘70s vibe. This is potentially a difficult album to review objectively because of the simple fact that ‘Together’ is […]

Sean Taylor “Short Stories”

August 8, 2023 Andrew Raw 0

Blues-influenced americana with poetic lyrics. London singer-songwriter Sean Taylor has plied his trade for the last two decades, spending a lot of this time on the road. He has supported acts such as Robert Cray, John […]

Billy Strings “So Much For Goodbyes”

September 7, 2026 1

Billy Strings plays through the pain to deliver an exceptional performance. Much has been written of Billy Strings’ experience growing up in Michigan, losing his father to a drug overdose at the age of 2 and […]

Elanor Moss “The Knife, The Needle”

September 7, 2026 0

Insightful lyrics and a delicate voice contrast with full-bodied horns to make a debut that feels authentically true to itself. They say art does not come easy, and that’s certainly something Elanor Moss found when trying […]

Stornoway live at the Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks -29th to 31st August 2026

Live Review: Found Festival, Claydon Hall, Bucks – 29th-31st August 2026

September 7, 2026 1

Found festival reminded me of the very first End Of The Road back in 2006: compact, homely, community-orientated and skilfully curated. The panoramic melodies, wide pastoral instrumentation and whimsical lyricism of local-ish heroes Stornoway instantly induced […]