John Prine

Interview: Tommy Prine on going this far South with friends

September 21, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Songs that document the journey to being a man. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly helped to persuade his friend, Tommy Prine, that he should pursue a life in music. Subsequently, Kelly, a wise man, indeed, co-produced ‘This […]

Live Review: Tommy Prine + Old Man Boom, The Portland Arms, Cambridge – 3rd September 2023

September 21, 2023 Andrew Frolish 1

Released in June, ‘This Far South’, Tommy Prine’s debut, has been one of my albums of the summer. It’s been a constant soundtrack to my lazy days and long evenings. Co-produced by Gena Johnson and Ruston […]

Artwork for Nanci Griffith tribute 'More Than A Whisper' on Rounder Records

Various Artists “More Than A Whisper: Celebrating The Music Of Nanci Griffith”

September 18, 2023 Richard Parkinson 1

A mighty and entirely merited salute to a giant of americana. Nanci Griffith would have turned 70 in July 2023 had she not died in August 2021 after a long illness. To celebrate her life and […]

Live Review: The Long Road Festival, Lutterworth, Leics – 25th-27th August 2023

September 6, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

The Long Road Festival took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend at Stanford Hall near Lutterworth on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. In addition to the music on show the event also features a […]

Interview: Philip Bowen talks about the Kanawha River and the vampire in Appalachia

August 29, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Appalachia is still a fertile breeding ground for new roots artists. Appalachia has exerted a massive influence on American roots music over the years, being the region where the original Scottish and Irish settler’s music from […]