Katie Spencer

Video: Katie Spencer “Cypress & Bog Oak” / “Stranger”

January 13, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

The musicianship on display in this live recording is simply stunning. Recorded in Tom Sands’ studio, Katie Spencer is accompanied by the gifted Max Clilverd, whose pedal steel is sublime. The blend of Clilverd’s subtle, haunting […]

Katie Spencer “What Love Is”

January 5, 2026 Jonny Brick 0

Acoustic folk full of sophistication and style. Katie Spencer, from Humberside, has released a delightful third album full of melody and guitar-picking. Some might refer to this as a headphones record, and it’s also one to […]

Live Review: John Smith + Katie Spencer, St Stephen’s Church, Ipswich – 31st October 2025

November 12, 2025 Andrew Frolish 0

When John Smith took to the stage at St Stephen’s Church in Ipswich, the atmosphere shifted from reverent silence to quiet anticipation. With just his voice and guitar, under the glittering fairy lights that illuminated the […]

Gateway to Southwell festival reveals first acts for 2022

May 4, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

The first artists for this summer’s 15th Gate To Southwell Festival in Nottinghamshire from July 14th to 17th have been announced. Rising star Katherine Priddy is performing at the festival for the first time, while Truckstop […]

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

July 7, 2026 0

Like the old sailors of yore, Hank Alrich sure knows how to spin a yarn, though I doubt his are made up or heavily stretched. They keep your attention. I would contentedly sit in an armchair […]

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

July 7, 2026 0

An old-styled folk protest album from two past masters of the genre which skewers the current administration with acerbic lyrics. This is George Mann and Si Kahn’s second album working together following the release of Labor […]

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

July 7, 2026 0

JP Harris, known across the americana world as a craftsman of outlaw country and old-time music, has announced his sixth full-length album. Shaving A Dead Man, produced by and featuring GRAMMY-winning musician Chance McCoy (Old Crow […]

Video: Katie Spencer “Cypress & Bog Oak” / “Stranger”

Katie Spencer “What Love Is”

Live Review: John Smith + Katie Spencer, St Stephen’s Church, Ipswich – 31st October 2025

Gateway to Southwell festival reveals first acts for 2022

Interview: Hank Alrich and his sonic explorations

George Mann and Si Kahn “Mayday!”

JP Harris is “Shaving A Dead Man” with his new album

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