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Ags Connolly “Wrong Again” (Finstock Music, 2019)

October 31, 2019 Joe Edwards 0

Ags Connolly, one of the most authentic western swing artists this side of the Atlantic, has delivered once more with his third studio album, ‘Wrong Again’. Dwelling on similar terms to those previous, Connolly’s mix of […]

The Blue Highways + James Hodder + Jamie Freeman + Howard Rose, The Betsey Trotwood, London, 18th & 19th October 2019

October 31, 2019 Claire Stones 0

Unusually for what is essentially a brand new band, The Blue Highways played two shows back to back at the Betsey Trotwood in London’s Clerkenwell to celebrate their debut EP which was released back in August. […]

Jon Patrick Walker “Welcome to the Edge Times” (Independent, 2019)

October 31, 2019 Andrew Frolish 0

Jon Patrick Walker is an actor by trade, used to performing in television and film studios or treading the boards of Broadway; so, it is no surprise that he inhabits his songs with emotion, character and […]

Matt Patershuk “If Wishes Were Horses” (Black Hen Music, 2019)

October 31, 2019 Richard Phillips 0

‘If Wishes Were Horses’ is the result of Matt Patershuk’s collaboration with award-winning string player and producer, Steve Dawson. This album presents an inspired blend of blues and country delivered by Patershuk’s intimate and soulful vocals. […]

Malin Pettersen “Alonesome” (Die With Your Boots On Records, 2019)

October 30, 2019 Rick Bayles 1

One of the fascinating things about this music genre we call Americana is the increasing amount of very credible recordings we’re getting from musicians living and working outside the USA. We’re seeing artists from countries like […]

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

August 27, 2026 0

Following four weeks on the road for their packed Spring 2026 Tour, Fairport Convention have announced an Autumn 2026 Tour, ahead of a very special Diamond Anniversary celebrating the band’s formation. This year’s Autumn Tour is […]

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

August 27, 2026 0

Mr Plow return with a magnificent gothic adventure from the heart of Leicestershire. Mr Plow may hail from Leicestershire, but the heart of their music is steeped in gothic New Orleans with a pinch- no, a ladle […]

Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde August 2026

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

August 27, 2026 0

At the end of a short European tour, appearing at Festivals and supporting Bonnie Prince Billy, Dawn Landes entertained us below deck on the Golden Hinde (a reproduction ship, sitting in dry dock behind Southwark Cathedral) […]

Ags Connolly “Wrong Again” (Finstock Music, 2019)

The Blue Highways + James Hodder + Jamie Freeman + Howard Rose, The Betsey Trotwood, London, 18th & 19th October 2019

Jon Patrick Walker “Welcome to the Edge Times” (Independent, 2019)

Matt Patershuk “If Wishes Were Horses” (Black Hen Music, 2019)

Malin Pettersen “Alonesome” (Die With Your Boots On Records, 2019)

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

Two Runner “Porchlight”

Vox Continental: August 2026