The Clash

The Song Remains: Joe Ely (1947 – 2025)

December 17, 2025 Martin Johnson 4

A Great Texas Artist Who Nearly Conquered The World Joe Ely, an icon of Texas music and country rock, has died at home in Taos, New Mexico, on December 15th from complications of Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s, […]

The First Time: Andy Raw – The Clash, Derby King’s Hall, 24th November 1978

February 7, 2023 Andrew Raw 0

Seeing The Clash for the first time and for my first gig was a fantastic experience; the most exciting event I have ever been to. I had been into glam-rock at primary school in the early […]

The Other Side of Me: Clint West on growing up with The Clash

January 4, 2022 Clint West 3

I can only recall shedding a genuine tear upon the death of two people that I didn’t actually know. One was the Ipswich Town footballer Kevin Beattie, a boyhood hero whose absolute genius was cruelly cut […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Graham Parker and the Rumour - Howlin’ Wind
By Joe Nathan , 10 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Thank you very much. Now that I have (...
By durks , 13 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@durks Thank you for your message. I was moved by yo...
By A.Francis Tritico , 15 hours ago
RE: RIP Wes McGhee
@martinjohnson Thanks. Wes was great - and he really un...
By durks , 16 hours ago
RE: Daves Highway in Nashville
On a trip to Nashville a few years ago we twice saw 'Ch...
By durks , 16 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Many thanks again. (And apologies for what m...
By durks , 17 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
My pleasure. Keep your eye out for my interview with Da...
By A.Francis Tritico , 18 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nick Lowe - Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit
By Joe Nathan , 20 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@martinjohnson 'Night Life' is a fantastic song - and i...
By durks , 21 hours ago

Classic Clips: John Moreland “Heart’s Too Heavy” – recorded at 25th Street Studio, Oakland, CA. 7th April 2015

April 10, 2026 0

This is a compelling acoustic version of Heart’s Too Heavy, from the album High On Tulsa Heat, my favourite of all John Moreland’s albums. The track is a howl of anguish from Moreland, who must have […]

Jordan Renzi “On Your Side”

April 10, 2026 0

An evocative and wistful album of reflections on lost love and the life ahead. A good singer-songwriter record generally requires the artist to match their voice with a winning combination of perceptive, memorable lyrics, strong melodies, […]

Townes Van Zandt in Concert at "Kult" Niederstetten, Germany 23rd November 1995

The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 1st – Townes Van Zandt “Pancho and Lefty”

April 10, 2026 1

And so we come to the song that has been voted No 1 Americana Song of All Time… and who amongst you is really surprised? In some ways, it is no surprise, being the most iconic […]