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Tag Archives: Sam Kelly
Album review: DAVE KELLY – Sun On My Face

Repertoire [Release date 13.02.24] ‘Sun On My Face’ could easily be a metaphor for the veteran British blues artist Dave Kelly, who in the slipstream of The Blues Band’s retirement, can now enjoy exploring the formative influences that have helped … Continue reading
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Tagged acapella, album, Arthur Crudup, blues, Bob Hall, Brinsley Schwartz, cngwrter, Cole Porter, country, Dave Kelly, Dog Cox, folk, funk, Hank Williams, Homer Kelly, Joann Kelly, John Denver, Lou Stonebridge, Paul Jones, Pete Emery, review, Rob Millis, Sam Kelly, Smoky Robinson, Steve Simpson, Sun In My Face, Sun On My Face, The Blues Band, Tony McPhee
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Quick plays: KIRSTY MERRYN, TOM KITCHING, GRACES COLLIDE

KIRSTY MERRYN Our Bright Night [Release date 24.04.20] Kirsty Merryn has only been on the folk scene for a few years, yet already she has been making a name for herself with glowing reviews for her debut album and supporting … Continue reading
Album review: RUTH NOTMAN & SAM KELLY – Changeable Heart

Pure Records [Release date 15.03.19] In young folk terms this is a bit of a star studded collaboration, with former BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award finalist Ruth Notman making a return to making music (she took time out to … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Damien O'Kane, Ewan MacColl, folk, melodic, Paul Brady, pop folk, review, Ruth Notman, Sam Kelly
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Album review: KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN – Personae

IScream Records [Release date 09.03.18] Husband and wife duo Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have been recording and performing for over two decades, during which time they have won twice Best Duo at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Their … Continue reading
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Tagged album, folk, Kathryn Roberts, Personae, review, Sam Kelly, Sandy Denny, Sean Lakeman, Seth Lakeman, singer songwriter
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