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Interview: Kate Taylor on waiting over 50 years to revisit the sound of “Sister Kate”

September 29, 2022 Martin Johnson 2
Recording again with Peter Asher in LA and touring with Scotland’s Alan Thomson. The only sister of James, Livingstone, Hugh, and Alex, Kate Taylor’s 1971 debut album ‘Sister Kate’ was not just a great listen, it […]
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The Song Remains: Jerry Allison 1939 – 2022

August 24, 2022 Martin Johnson 0
The drummer and songwriter who helped provide the soundtrack to countless lives. It was announced on The Buddy Holly Facebook page that Cricket drummer and songwriter Jerry Allison had died on Monday 22nd August at the […]
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Small Venue Heroes: Albert Lee

March 22, 2022 Martin Johnson 6
Small venues are my favourite spaces to enjoy live music, and when you combine the intimacy and ease of access of such venues with the enjoyment of experiencing at close quarters a live performance by a […]
Obituaries

The Song Remains: Don Everly 1937 – 2021

August 23, 2021 Rick Bayles 4
Personal reflections on a musician who was so much more than a great singer. The great Don Everly has left us. He died at his Nashville home on Saturday, 21st August 2021, he was 84. No […]
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Maverick Festival, Easton Farm Park, Suffolk, 30th June-2nd July 2017

July 24, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0
Ten years and ‘still kickin’’ according to this year’s t-shirt, Maverick is THE festival on the Americana calendar. it’s the one everyone wants to play and the yard stick by which other festivals  have measured themselves […]

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Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]
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Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]
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Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

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Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]
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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

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To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]

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Charlie Parr announces UK dates for 2022

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With his critically acclaimed new album ‘Last of the Better Days Ahead’ now available on LP as well as CD and digital formats, US folk legend Charlie Parr has announced a 2022 European Tour, including an […]
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Video Premiere: The End Of America “Howl”

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This is the new single from Philadelphia outfit The End Of America, and very nice it is too.  It’s a subtle piece of slightly retro folk-rock with great harmonies, all about committing to playing music and […]
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Pick of the Political Pops: Kesha “Woman”

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We emerged briefly from the bunker this week in order to sample the air and survey the devastation left by the inclement weather. The air was clear and Americana-UK Towers was intact. Whilst out we were […]

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