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The Foreign Landers “Traveler’s Rest”

November 30, 2022 Michael Macy 0
Transatlantic duo debuts with exceptional folk opera. ‘Traveler’s Rest’ is the debut album by The Foreign Landers, Tabitha Agnew Benedict and David Benedict. They both were established musicians when they met. A banjo player, she  was […]
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Video Premiere: The Foreign Landers “Traveler”

June 28, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0
Enjoy the uplifting sound of The Foreign Landers on their latest single ‘Traveler’.  There are sweet harmonies, gorgeous melodies and fine musicianship to absorb, all accompanied by an artfully-shot video featuring beautiful landscapes and old family […]

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Chris Smither is one of the most consistent artists working in americana, having started playing music professionally in 1966 after he saw some pivotal artists playing live and feeling energised to do the same thing. These […]
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Dale Watson “Unwanted”

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The King of Ameripolitan is alive and well. The term legend is an overused description, but in Dale Watson’s case, it’s a perfect fit. Originally cutting his teeth on Houston’s honky tonk circuit and releasing his […]
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Live Review: Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band, Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans – 7th April 2026

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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

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In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]

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Cracking album number two for Charlottesville singer-songwriter. Will Overman’s music has been described as “restless“, and one can see why in listening to this second release. He’s experienced a major relationship breakup, and the pandemic completely […]

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