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Artwork for Dori Freeman album, "Ten Thousand Roses"

Dori Freeman “Ten Thousand Roses”

September 2, 2021 Richard Phillips 0

Assured, melodic vocals from Carolina. What is striking about Freeman’s latest release is the quality of her vocals; their clarity and versatility give this album a truly distinctive feel. Reference points to her mellifluous tones might […]

Megan & Shane “Daughter of Country”

September 1, 2021 Peter Churchill 0

Brilliant female vocal brings life to brutally honest and heartfelt country. ‘Daughter of Country’ is, by the admission of husband-and-wife duo Shane and Megan Baskerville, a sad album. There is no attempt here to disguise the […]

Live review: John Jenkins – The Bell, Bath, 23rd August 2021

September 1, 2021 Tim Martin 1

The Bell in Walcot Street has been one of the key venues in Bath for more than 40 years. It restarted live music in July and tonight it hosted John Jenkins, on tour to promote his […]

Album artwork for Sturgill Simpson's Ballad Of Dood & Juanita

Sturgill Simpson “The Ballad Of Dood & Juanita”

September 1, 2021 Paul Kerr 0

Staying within an acoustic setting, Sturgill Simpson nods to his forebears with a grand storytelling album. No matter what you think of Sturgill Simpson, you have to admit that he’s a maverick who continually surprises. ‘High […]

Eden Prairie “Give Up The Ghost”

August 31, 2021 Alan Fitter 0

Second album from Finnish band Eden Prairie reflects the country’s long, dark winters. There can’t be many bands that have been formed by an ex-legal aid for death-row convicts turned musician and if there are any, […]

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 […]