Features
Discovering… Gram Parsons
In the book High Fidelity Nick Hornby makes Gram Parsons’ ‘Return of the Grievous Angel’ one of the top 5 side one, track one’s of all time. In doing so he confirmed Parsons’ status as ‘legendary’ […]
The Byrds
Tracks
The Byrds “Captain Soul” – let’s boogie
Now, as you may recall, we find Wednesday to be one of those tough sort of days – a long way into the week and a long way still from the weekend. Wednesday afternoon is quite […]
Classic Americana Albums
Classic Americana Albums: The Byrds “Sweetheart Of The Rodeo”
Following hot on the heel of the detailed work a few weeks ago by my esteemed colleague Martin Johnson with his excellent piece on ‘Ballad of Easy Rider’, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to follow […]
Classic Americana Albums
Classic Americana Albums – Teenage Fanclub “Songs From Northern Britain”
If The Byrds, Neil Young and Big Star are lynchpins of Americana, then undoubtedly so are Teenage Fanclub, who distil the three so eloquently into their own sweet sound. For over thirty years (and counting) these […]
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember: Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th anniversary tour, The Egg Performing Arts Center, Albany, NY, September 18th, 2018
A cracking tribute at The Egg. Being unable to decide whether to choose a ‘Night to Remember’ from far back into last century or go for a more recent event the winner combines a bit of both. […]