Author: Kevin Bryan

Album Review: Blair Dunlop – Notes From An Island
May 24, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Blair Dunlop – Notes From An Island

Blair Dunlop, “Notes From An Island” (Gilded Wing Records)- Singer, songwriter and eloquent guitar ace Blair Dunlop may only be in his mid-twenties but the son of folk-rock legend Ashley Hutchings has already made quite an impact on the British...
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Album Review: Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill
May 24, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill

Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner, “Hospital Hill” (Dinner Recordings / MGM)- This beguiling showcase for the talents of award-winning Australian singer-songwriter Carty and his bass playing sidekick Gus Gardiner was recorded in the space of just two ...
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The Vintage Caravan To Release New Studio Album ‘Gateways’
May 24, 2018 No Responses

The Vintage Caravan To Release New Studio Album ‘Gateways’

Their very first, 2-month European headline tour, a Latin American headline tour, 2 UK headline tours, supporting the legendary Europe in the European mainland & Scandinavia, performing at 60+ festivals… The time after the release of The Vintage Cara...
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Album Review: Edwin Starr – Soul Singer
May 17, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Edwin Starr – Soul Singer

Edwin Starr, “Soul Singer”(Angel Air)- The vibrant Motown performer who is best remembered these days for the iconic anti-war anthem “War” didn’t enjoy too much in the way of commercial success after relocating to England in 1973 ...
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Album Review: Willie Nelson ‘Last Man Standing’
May 10, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Willie Nelson ‘Last Man Standing’

Willie Nelson, “Last Man Standing” (Legacy Recordings)- Willie Nelson may have celebrated his 85th birthday a few weeks ago but the old creative spark still seems to be burning as brightly as ever on the evidence presented by the venerable...
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Album Review: Christy Moore – ‘On The Road’
May 6, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Christy Moore – ‘On The Road’

Christy Moore, “On The Road” (Sony Music)- Iconic Irish folkie Christy Moore originally released “On The Road” in CD and digital form last November, and this live “greatest hits” package is now available in vinyl form in ord...
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Album Review: The Ugly Guys – Senior Moments
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: The Ugly Guys – Senior Moments

The Ugly Guys, “Senior Moments” (Angel Air)- The self-deprecating outfit fronted by former Kursaal Flyers stalwarts Paul Shuttleworth and Vic Hollins may hail from this side of the Atlantic but their musical exploits capture the authentic spirit of...
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Album Review: I’m With Her – See You Around
April 26, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: I’m With Her – See You Around

I’m With Her, “See You Around” (Rounder Records)-Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan have done sterling work with seminal roots music outfits such as Crooked Still and Nickel Creek in the past, and the Grammy Award winning mu...
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Album Review: Victor Wainwright – Victor Wainwright and the Train
April 19, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Victor Wainwright – Victor Wainwright and the Train

“Victor Wainwright and the Train”(Ruf Records)- Georgia born Wainwright has tended to be pigeonholed as a boogie-woogie pianist in the past, but this larger than life character has a much more eclectic approach to music-making than that, and his fi...
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Album Review: Joan Baez – Whistle Down The Wind
April 12, 2018 No Responses

Album Review: Joan Baez – Whistle Down The Wind

Joan Baez, “Whistle Down The Wind” (Proper Records)- Joan’s very belated follow-up to 2008’s Grammy nominated “Day After Tomorrow” could well prove to be the legendary acoustic balladeer’s final album, and the 77 year ...
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