I have always believed it is the great songwriting that sets our beloved americana apart. In my own humble offering I would like to think that my selections reflect that particular aspect of the genre at […]
Pandemic forgotten ( ignored) school life returns to near normal.. It’s a remarkable thing the human memory, despite the devastating impact of Covid in all aspects of our lives, schools in particular felt it’s seismic grip, […]
Everything about ‘Drowning in Plain Sight’, the latest single from The Delines, exudes a timeless kind of class. As ever, the combination of Willy Vlautin’s songcraft and Amy Boone’s beautiful, soulful voice works to create to […]
A set of bleak, cinematic, country soul short stories. Oscar winning material. The Delines have described themselves in the past as a “retro-country band.” On ‘The Sea Drift’ you can see why. Built around guitarist/writer Willy […]
Pandora’s Box is open … When I started teaching, the idea of pastoral support was fairly basic. A supportive word or gesture if called upon, perhaps a phone call home to check ‘all was alright’ if […]
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