Emerging in the late 1980’s, Joe Henry quickly established himself as one of the most thoughtful voices in Alt. Country. Working with T-Bone Burnett and members of the Jayhawks, his early albums like ‘Shuffletown’ set […]
From last week’s Chain Gang, Birds of Chicago, comes not one but two new links. The first one is avian, from ‘Birds’ to ‘Eagle,’ while the second remains the city of Chicago but more specifically, […]
How the power of music works and activism for the 21st Century. Billy Bragg is someone who needs no introduction to readers of American UK and those who are familiar with his work will recognise […]
If it wasn’t for this album, Joe Henry would be a minor footnote in any history of Americana that I might write, perhaps more memorable for being Madonna’s brother-in-law. His early records were serviceable and […]
In his 30 year plus career, Joe Henry has achieved a great deal. He has just released his 15th studio album ‘The Gospel According to Water’. He has produced artists ranging from Bonnie Raitt to Solomon […]
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