Album Reviews
Ben Sures “The Story That Lived Here”
Wry tales taken from life by Canadian Folksinger. ‘The Story That Lived Here‘ is the tenth release by Canadian folksinger Ben Sures, and it sees him taking a wry look at life – the tensions of […]
Reviews
Album Reviews
Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves “Hurricane Clarice”
Accomplished roots duo evoke the Carter family on matrilineal inspired album ‘Hurricane Clarice’ – the new album from Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves – is a collection of fiddle and banjo led roots songs, many […]
Album Reviews
The Infamous Stringdusters “Toward The Fray”
A steely take on the world by Grammy winning, progressive, bluegrass band. The cover of The Infamous Stringdusters’ latest studio album, ‘Toward The Fray’, features an image of a young girl clutching a teddy bear. She’s […]
Album Reviews
Multimedia (Book/Music) review – Darden Smith “Western Skies”
A Multi-Media release that combines photography, lyrics, essays and songs to paint a bigger picture. Back in 1989, I stumbled across a very interesting album. “Evidence” saw The Bible’s Boo Hewerdine teamed with a young Texan […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: The Dead South, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London – 18th March 2022
The Dead South, the four piece from Regina, Saskatchewan, whose high energy take on bluegrass has won them deserved plaudits, are back on the road. When last in London two years ago they played to a […]