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Video Premiere: Robert Rex Waller Jr “Gypsy Rider”

October 6, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0
Here’s the excellent new single from I See Hawks in L.A. frontman, Robert Rex Waller Jr.  We get to see Waller lending his characterful voice to ‘Gypsy Rider’, the classic Gene Clark song.  Alongside Waller, Carla […]
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I See Hawks In LA “On Our Way”

August 3, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
At turns familiar, jocular, thoughtful and experimental – another great album from one of Americana’s greatest bands. What can one say about I See Hawks in LA?  It’s customary to reference their indebtedness to Grateful Dead […]
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Something for the (long) weekend: I See Hawks in LA/Great Willow “Radio Keeps Me on the Ground”

May 7, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
Well that’s a wrap from us for this week dear reader. Enjoy your “stay at home” VE Day celebrations if you’re doing anything, remembering of course that we don’t have to live on the borrowed symbolism […]
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Maverick Festival 2019 adds further names to the line-up

March 8, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0
We leave you this weekend dear reader with news of one of our favourite long-running americana festivals (one of the originals as it were) Maverick which takes place Friday 5th-Sunday 7th July at Easton Farm Park, […]
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I See Hawks In LA, The Green Note, London, 19th July 2018

July 23, 2018 Jonathan Aird 2
I See Hawks In LA opened their extensive UK tour with this sold out performance at London’s Green Note, and were in fine form. Playing as a four piece and “acoustic” with Paul Lacques on lead […]

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Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

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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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Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

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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 documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

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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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Steve Tilston “Last Call”

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A swansong from an influential folk songwriter which is both topical and traditional Some 50+ years on from his 1971 debut ‘An Acoustic Confusion’ Steve Tilston has announced that ‘Last Call’ is to be his last […]
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James Combs “Falling Under Spells”

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Byrds and Beatles influenced folk-pop filtered through 21st Century americana with ambient textures. James Combs has featured in numerous Americana UK pieces over the years as a member of the LA band Great Willow and having […]
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Barzin “Blue Factory Flame” – Listen

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Taken from the ‘Studio 13 Session Live at Revolution Recordings‘ EP (and read the review here) this recording of Jason Molina’s ‘Blue Factory Flame‘ is a stunning interpretation – eerily spooky and the interplay with Diana […]

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