Bob Dylan

Live Review: Bob Dylan, Royal Albert Hall, London – 12th November 2024

November 22, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Well. The first of three nights of the “London Residency” portion of Bob Dylan’s latest UK tour – and as someone said “things have changed.” No photographs from the event – with bag checks and phones […]

Jesper Lindell “Sweetheart Like You” – hanging around the bad side of town

November 14, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Jesper Lindell’s latest project is an album called ‘Windows, Vol2’ which follows the same path as the Vol 1 – with the Swedish singer-songwriter covering songs from his influences. And today it is Dylan, often seen […]

As Bad As Its Reputation? Bob Dylan & Grateful Dead “Dylan & The Dead”

November 7, 2024 Jonathan Aird 10

Two Giants come together – can they create musical magic? There are many albums that have a reputation for being dire, or at least underwhelming, that is not fully deserved. There are just as many feted […]

Bob Dylan “The 1974 Live Recordings”

September 16, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Dylan and The Band in masterful form rock the big rooms. A landmark year – 1974 – as Dylan went out on tour for the first time in 8 years, and significantly this was on tour […]

Bob Dylan & The Band “Forever Young” – Live at Seattle Center Coliseum

August 21, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Another Big Name (arguably – and I’d certainly agree – the biggest name) to catch up on, Bob Dylan is probably at least marginally someone that most readers of the site have at least a slight […]

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

August 28, 2026 2

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

August 28, 2026 4

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 […]