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Book Review – Michael Elliott “Have a Little Faith: The John Hiatt Story”

December 2, 2021 Kimberly Bright 2

A long overdue, in-depth biography of one of Americana’s most enigmatic characters. Singer-songwriter John Hiatt has long deserved, among many other accolades and tributes, to have a proper biography written about his complex life and career. […]

Josh King “Feel Good”

December 1, 2021 Mark Nenadic 0

An exposition of classic guitar pop, with its greatest rewards waiting at the end. If the term ‘softly spoken’ had to be personified, then Josh King has got the gig. No need to ask anyone else. […]

Live Review: David Keenan, Islington Assembly Hall, 23rd November 2021

December 1, 2021 David Chalfen 0

Like so many of his musical touring peers, Keenan has had to spend over a year in gigging no man’s land and he cannot hide his joy and relief to finally be on the road and […]

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Raise The Roof”

December 1, 2021 Paul Kerr 0

Rock god and Bluegrass star come up with another winner. Coming just 14 years after the award-winning and double platinum-selling ‘Raising Sand’, one certainly can’t accuse Robert Plant and Alison Krauss of cashing in on that […]

T. Buckley “Frame by Frame”

November 30, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 0

A singer-songwriter who more than merits the title. After some time waiting, finally a disc has landed that features words that are really worth a listen – a close listen. These are not just tales of […]

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”

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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 […]