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Mashville “Lead Heavy Soul”

February 9, 2022 Graeme Tait 0
Glorious soulful americana marks triumphant return for Mashville. Well it’s been four years since we last heard from Mashville with their third album ‘Another Place’, and it’s fair to say a lot has changed during that […]
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Live review: Jon Boden, Nettlebed Folk Club, Nettlebed – 31st January 2022

February 9, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0
Located a few miles north of Reading in the beautiful Chilterns’ countryside, Nettlebed Folk Club has been bringing the cream of folk musicians, both old and new, to its small village hall for the best part […]
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The Longest Johns “Smoke and Oakum”

February 9, 2022 Gordon Sharpe 0
Nautical folk – the great sound of storytelling, the sea and unadorned often unaccompanied voices. ‘The Longest Johns’ have been in existence since mid-2012 hailing from Bristol and currently consisting of Andy Yates, Dave Robinson, Jonathan “JD” […]
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Live review: Spell Songs Ensemble, Cadogan Hall, London – 31st January 2022

February 8, 2022 David Chalfen 0
Americana comes to Belgravia? Well, Cadogan Hall is situated plum by Sloane Square and is as plush a venue as you’d expect in this location. And for tonight’s audience the musical offering is every bit as […]
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Good Morning Bedlam “Lulu”

February 8, 2022 Paul Kerr 0
Third album from a Minneapolis based string band who can’t decide whether they are roots or pop. This Minneapolis-based trio (Isaak Elker vocals, guitar, his wife Tori Elker, bass, vocals, and Sophie Mae violin, vocals) seem […]

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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 3rd – Counting Crows “A Long December” (1996)

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From the fan favourite album Recovering the Satellites, this song was highly rated across the board, clearly striking a chord with writers (5 of whom voted for it), as its themes of regret and heartbreak melded […]
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Musical subtlety and insightful words add up to a contender for album of any year. Album press releases often fall into two categories: perceptive or preposterous. Especially when a band is new to you, the first […]
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How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Rioghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

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How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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