Tag Archives: folk

Album review: JULIE DRISCOLL – 1969 (remaster)

Posted on October 27, 2022 by brianmc

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Cherry Red [Release date: 28.10.22] From the beginning of her career in the sixties, singer Julie Driscoll had worked with the Brian Auger Trinity. And indeed she fronted that band when she scored two UK Chart hits in 1968, covers … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAM SWEENEY – Escape That

Posted on October 16, 2022 by jason

Hudson Records [Release date 21.10.22] Renowned fiddle player Bellowhead member Sam Sweeney returns with an album that ties together the threads of Sam’s musical loves; combining pop hooks and his pioneering work in the world of traditional dance tunes. Written … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MAGPIES – Undertow

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 14.10.22] Second album from the Yorkshire-based trio the Magpies who consist of Bella Gaffney, Holly Brandon and Kate Griffin. They have only been performing since 2018, and bearing in mind the covid pandemic halt on live music … Continue reading →

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News: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, BIG STAR, SLADE (October 2022)

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jason

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The Answer release a new single ‘Blood Brother’ on October 14. Jimmy Barnes releases ‘Blue Christmas’ on November 25. Black Country Communion plan to record their fifth album next year. Black Sabbath’s ‘Heaven And Hell’ and ‘Mob Rules’ albums will … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIOBHAN MILLER – Bloom

Posted on September 25, 2022 by jason

Proper Music [Release date 16.09.22] Siobhan Miller was like many artists releasing a new album just as the covid epidemic started, curtailing any touring plans and coverage for any new music. Now we are back into vaguely normal times again … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN – Crazy Town

Posted on September 25, 2022 by jason

Cooking Vinyl [Release date 23.09.22] This is Beth Nielsen Chapman’s thirteenth solo album and her first in ten years, as well as her debut release on Cooking Vinyl. Produced by 5-time Grammy Award winner Ray Kennedy (who’s worked with Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Shania Twain, … Continue reading →

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Singles: JMS, NICKELBACK, STRYPER, JESUS JONES

Posted on September 19, 2022 by jason

JMS Randy Savage YouTube JMS is back with another new song which is named after American wrestler Randy Savage. It is another gentle pop tune looking backwards (loving the namechecks to Cagney & Lacey and the A Team!) and forwards … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: DEAD JACKALS, COYOTE CREED, RICHARD MARX

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jason

DEAD JACKALS Insight Facebook They have a released an enjoyable EP to date and now the Dead Jackals – TommyK (Vocals/Bass), Jolly (Drums) and guitarists Sugarman Sam & Matthew Hudson – have released a stonking rock tune. Why is it … Continue reading →

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News: JUSTIN HAYWARD, ANTHRAX, MAGMA (September 2022)

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jason

Lee Aaron releases her latest album ‘Elevate‘ on November 25 via Metallville Records. Arc Of Life release their second album ‘Don’t Look Down’ on November 18 through Frontiers. Black Veil Brides release a new EP entitled ‘The Mourning’ on October … Continue reading →

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Album review: JACKIE OATES – Gracious Wings

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 02.09.22] Although this is Jackie Oates first album since 2018 she has been busy not least on the weekly online sessions with John Spiers (Bellowhead), who guests on a couple of songs on the album. For this, … Continue reading →

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Album review: FARA – Energy Islands

Posted on August 28, 2022 by jason

Faramusic [Release date 26.08.22] Fara are from the Orkney’s, where they developed their distinctive sound that blends the three fiddles and vocals of Jeana Leslie, Catriona Price and Kristan Harvey against piano. On this album Fara introduce a new pianist Rory … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEELEYE SPAN – Live At The Rainbow Theatre 1974

Posted on August 28, 2022 by jason

Chrysalis Records [Release date 07.10.22] A vinyl only (double LP in old money!) of a classic concert from Steeleye Span that has never been released in full before. A handful of tracks from the concert have popped up down the … Continue reading →

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Single reviews: BILLY IDOL, 1+1 with MICHAEL ARMSTRONG, PERFECT PLAN

Posted on August 18, 2022 by jason

Billy Idol is lining-up his second EP release in just over a year with ‘The Cage’ due out on September 23. Ahead of this we can enjoy the title track which is a bit of a belter, featuring a heavy … Continue reading →

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Album review: RUSTY SHACKLE – Under A Bloodshot Moon

Posted on August 14, 2022 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 19.08.22] Welsh indie-roots band Rusty Shackle have not passed across the musical radar of this reviewer until now and I am gald that have finally. Rusty Shackle have been recording and touring around the globe since 2010. … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALISON O’DONNELL – Hark The Voice That Sings For All

Posted on August 12, 2022 by GRTR! HQ

Talking Elephant [Release date 22.07.22] Until this album appeared at GRTR! Towers I’d not heard of Alison O’Donnell. Apart from, that is, the actress who plays “Tosh” in the superb “Shetland” TV series. The musical one has plied her trade … Continue reading →

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Album review: AMY GODDARD – Rise

Posted on August 1, 2022 by jason

Bandcamp [Release date 22.07.22] Amy Goddard is a British contemporary folk singer/songwriter with both Celtic and American influences. She is also an artist and luthier (which I had to look up and they are a maker of string instruments). With … Continue reading →

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News: SAMMY HAGAR, RINGO STARR, GINGER WILDHEART (August 2022)

Posted on July 31, 2022 by jason

Artic Monkeys release their new album ‘The Car’ on October 21. Candlemass release their latest album ‘Sweet Evil Sun’ on November 18 on Napalm Records. The Commoners release their latest album ‘Find A Better Way’ on November 4. Conception have … Continue reading →

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Album review: BUSH GOTHIC – Beyond the Pale

Posted on July 17, 2022 by jason

Website [Release date 29.07.22] Beyond The Pale is the third album from Bush Gothic, an Australian folk three piece consisting of Jenny M Thomas (vocals, fiddle), Chris Lewis (drums) and Dan Witton (double bass & vocals). Bush Gothic are a … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: BEARDED THEORY’S SPRING GATHERING – Catton Park, 26-29 May 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022 by david.wilson

When asked “How was Bearded Theory?”, the short answer is “Awesome! Brilliant! I had the best weekend!”. The long answer that I want to give is this… THURSDAY 26TH MAY We were really lucky and arrived on Wednesday, so Thursday … Continue reading →

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Album review: BELLA HARDY – Love Songs

Posted on July 2, 2022 by jason

Noe Records [Release date 08.07.22] Recorded over just three days, ‘Love Songs‘ is Bella Hardy‘s tenth solo album. The album features seven traditional numbers with four self-penned originals, all loosely based on the album title. She is joined by Mike … Continue reading →

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News: BIG BIG TRAIN, JELLYFISH, TONY WRIGHT (July 2022)

Posted on June 30, 2022 by jason

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Lee Aaron plans to release her new album ‘Elevate’ before the end of the year. A-Ha release their new album ‘True North’ on October 21. Big Big Train release ‘Summer Shall Not Fade – Live At Loreley’ through English Electric Recordings … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: LIPS TURN BLUE, O’KANE & BLOCK, CTP

Posted on June 28, 2022 by jason

LIPS TURN BLUE MIG Music [Release date 04.05.22] Lips Turn Blue feature Don Mancuso (a former member of Black Sheep which featured Lou Gramm who guests on this album), keyboardist Eric Bieber, bassist Mike Mullane, drummer Roy Stein and vocalist … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SPIERS & BODEN – Oxford Playhouse, Sunday 5 June 2022

Posted on June 6, 2022 by jason

First time on stage at the Oxford Playhouse for John Spiers and Jon Boden, and also the first time inside this smart theatre for this reviewer. Playing to a home crowd (Spiers and Boden met in Oxford) is always a … Continue reading →

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Album review: HANNAH RARITY – To Have You Near

Posted on June 2, 2022 by jason

www.hannahrarity.com [Release date 03.06.22] Three years on from her debut album, ’Neath the Gloaming Star’, Scottish singer songwriter Hannah Rarity releases the follow-up. Hannah won BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2018, along with touring with … Continue reading →

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News: PINK FLOYD, NEIL YOUNG, GREAT WHITE (June 2022)

Posted on June 1, 2022 by jason

Arch Enemy have pushed back the release date of their new album, ‘Deceivers’, to August 12 from the previously announced July 29. Jeff Beck releases a new album on July 15 entitled ’18′, which is a collaborative one with Johnny … Continue reading →

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