Nanci Griffith

Classic Clips: Richard Thompson & Nanci Griffith “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” – Sessions at West 54th 1997

June 16, 2023 Tim Martin 0

Richard Thompson’s music has been high on my playlist recently, after re-reading Joe Boyd’s memoir of the 60s for our Paperback Riders strand. Originally recorded for his album ‘Rumor and Sigh’. In the early 90s, ‘1952 […]

Classic Americana Albums: Nanci Griffith “Other Voices / Other Rooms”

March 1, 2023 John Jenkins 0

A seamless blend of traditional, folk and country songs with a stellar supporting cast By 1993 Nanci Griffith had released 9 studio albums, moved from MCA records to Elektra Records and after establishing herself as a […]

Interview: Mary Gauthier on her life’s journey to live in the continent of the heart

November 9, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Mixing folk and country with leftish politics to make music that can speak to the working class. Mary Gauthier is a songwriter’s songwriter who was also fated to play her songs to an audience. She didn’t […]

The Song Remains: Jerry Allison 1939 – 2022

August 24, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

The drummer and songwriter who helped provide the soundtrack to countless lives. It was announced on The Buddy Holly Facebook page that Cricket drummer and songwriter Jerry Allison had died on Monday 22nd August at the […]

Live Review: Scotland sings Nanci Griffith @Perth Southern Fried Festival – Perth, 30th July 2022

August 9, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

It almost felt like the good old times. A storied concert in Perth’s spectacular concert hall, followed by a late night gig in the revamped Perth Theatre – Southern Fried was back. It wasn’t however the […]