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David Gideon “Lonesome Desert Strum”

December 23, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

A wide-ranging set of songs with its feet firmly in the past but plenty to offer a modern audience. David Gideon’s upcoming record, ‘Lonesome Desert Strum’, is due for release on January 28th – that’s 2022! He is described […]

Hank Erwin “The Copper Album”

December 23, 2021 Alan Fitter 0

A fine second album from Hank Erwin full of songs from a life well lived. There are some people who live ordinary and mundane lives and there are others whose lives seem like a script for […]

Gold Dust “Gold Dust”

December 23, 2021 Jason McDonald 0

Stephen Pierce unearths Gold dust with his blend of cosmic americana and shoegaze to create something extraordinary. ‘Gold Dust’ is the first solo release by Stephen Pierce, a Massachusetts based musician, who has previously been in […]

Danny Bradley “Small Talk Songs”

December 23, 2021 Michael Macy 0

There is a lot to like about Danny Bradley’s freshman release, ‘Small Talk Songs’. Bradley’s guitar playing is a delight. His original compositions easily merge traditional folk and bluegrass with the blues. One can hear why […]

Robin Adams “Wrong Road Home”

December 22, 2021 Jonathan Smith 0

Old-time music from Scottish troubadour – good times for all. Releasing a record in December is a mixed blessing for any songwriter who might want to appear in a ‘Best of Year’ list, but it does […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]