Author: Kevin Bryan

Album Review: Maya Rae – ‘Can You See Me?’
February 20, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: Maya Rae – ‘Can You See Me?’

Maya Rae,”Can You See Me?” (Black Hen Music)-This prodigiously gifted  singer-songwriter began singing professionally in her native Canada at the tender age of just  twelve. and five years later she found herself recording in Nashville with highly regarded roots music...
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Album Review: David Keenan – A Beginners Guide To Bravery
February 10, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: David Keenan – A Beginners Guide To Bravery

David Keenan,”A Beginners Guide To Bravery” (Rubyworks)- The debut album from Dundalk born singer-songwriter was recorded in the space of a week in a largely successful attempt to capture the warm spontaneity of a live performance, and if I come...
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Album Review: Pet Shop Boys – Hotspot
February 5, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: Pet Shop Boys – Hotspot

Pet Shop Boys,”Hotspot” (x2 Records)-It would be totally unrealistic to expect Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe to spring any major surprises on their devoted listeners at this advance stage of their career, but the pop veterans can always be relied...
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Album Review: Andy White – Time is a Buffalo in the Art of War
January 23, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: Andy White – Time is a Buffalo in the Art of War

Andy White,”Time is a Buffalo in the Art of War” (Floating World)- Belfast  singer-songwriter Andy White has been plying his trade with power,passion and committment for more than three decades now, and this curiously titled new offering maintains...
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Album Review: Steep Canyon Rangers – North Carolina Songbook
January 2, 2020 No Responses

Album Review: Steep Canyon Rangers – North Carolina Songbook

Steep Canyon Rangers, “North Carolina Songbook” (Yep Roc)- Steep Canyon Rangers have become a regular fixture at Merlefest, the North Carolina roots music festival over the years, and their latest appearance at the  prestigious event found this ec...
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Album Review: Gill Landry – Skeleton at the Banquet
December 20, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Gill Landry – Skeleton at the Banquet

Gill Landry,”Skeleton at the Banquet” (Loose)-Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Gill Landry describes his new album, “Skeleton At The Banquet,” as “A series of reflections and thoughts on the collective hallucination that is ...
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Album Review: Seth Lakeman – A Pilgrim’s Tale
December 17, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Seth Lakeman – A Pilgrim’s Tale

Seth Lakeman,”A Pilgrim’s Tale” (BMG)-Multi-award winning folkie Seth Lakeman’s latest recording project presents a vivid “warts and all” portrait of the events surrounding the  Pilgrim Faithers’ momentous journey to ...
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Album Review: Track Dogs – Fire On The Rails
November 28, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Track Dogs – Fire On The Rails

Track Dogs,”Fire On The Rails” (Mondegreen Records)- This interesting and eclectic outfit are based in Spain but take their name from the unappreciated  maintenance teams who toil away in the subterranean depths of New York’s extensive subwa...
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Album Review: Ringo Starr – What’s My Name
November 20, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Ringo Starr – What’s My Name

Ringo Starr,”What’s My Name” (UMC)- No festive season could ever be truly complete without the appearance of a new album from one-time Beatles  percussionist Ringo Starr.The artist formerly known as Richard Starkey has joined forces once aga...
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Album Review: Simply Red – Blue Eyed Soul
November 9, 2019 No Responses

Album Review: Simply Red – Blue Eyed Soul

Simply Red,”Blue Eyed Soul” (BMG)-Mick Hucknall and company have returned to the recording studio after a four year hiatus with their leader’s creative energy renewed, fuelled by a determination to ensure that Simply Red’s  twelfth...
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