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TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS 5 VOLUME ONE (Whirlie Records)
As with Volume two this is another 16-track extravaganza from contributors to last year’s BBC4 and RTE (Ireland) Transatlantic Sessions as you have the likes of Eddi Reader, Alison Krauss, Declan O’Rourke, Eric Bibb, Sam Bush and Sarah Jarosz gain support from the cream of musicians who fall…
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My new cd
Hello my friends, just a note to let folks know that we're close to finishing my latest cd. Just need a few more sessions, and then we'll be on to final mixes. The cd as of now is still untitled.
If you'd like to pre-order a copy, shipping costs will be included. Here is a link to my website where you can make an order (it is through Paypal, although you don't need a Paypal account to…
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Hymn For Her UK Dates
Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing bring their wonderful three-string guitar driven sound to the UK This Autumn...
Husband and wife duo Hymn For Her epitomise the notion of recording, giging musicians on the road. Touring in their 16ft Airstream…
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TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS 5 VOLUME TWO (Whirlie Records)
Broadcast on BBC4 and in Ireland, RTE the on going Transatlantic Sessions presented by Dobro legend, Jerry Douglas and Scottish fiddler Aly Bain has become a fixture in the music calendar. What a joy these gatherings are. Visual and audible plus in recent years the accompanying tour in January…
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LARKIN POE —THICK AS THIEVES (Edvins Records)
After their 4 EP box set, sisters, Rebecca and Megan Lovell and their band, Larkin Poe bring out another 7 song cd. Only this time there is special edition version and it is something else. The 16-track DVD includes 14 live recordings and the official videos of their new single ‘Play On’ and ‘Long Hard Fall’. Recorded in Norway, at an intimate wine cellar venue the girls dress up…
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Ep#103 Ed Romanoff - Interview and Music
On episode 103 of the Americana Music Show, Ed Romanoff talks about an orphanage song that changed is life, breaking up on holidays, and the advantages of having a mom from Pascagoula. …
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AJ DOWNING —GOOD DAY (Self-Released)
Good Day is AJ Downing’s third album and what a fine one it is. Downing’s music isn’t too far away from that of Jack Ingram, hearty, gritty and it has a swagger. An observational writer like Ingram plus, he has lived quite a bit. For AJ has spent time living in California, Michigan and Nashville. He has played the Bluebird Café a time or two, met in 1989 (he was just 19 at the time) Steve Earle…
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LINCOLN DURHAM—THE SHOVEL (VS) THE HOWLING BONES (Self-released)
Unrelenting, raw-boned, full of thrusting surges of powerful playing and impassioned vocals The Shovel (vs) The Howling Bones is a chip off the old block. The block I am talking about is the young Lincoln Durham’s mentor, Texas-based singer-songwriter, producer and recording act Ray Wylie Hubbard. And, to cap it all…
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FTB podcast #177 features the debut album by THE TRISHAS called High, Wide & Handsome. Also new music from MIC HARRISON, RONNY ELLIOTT, & TUMBLEDOWN HOUSE. Here's the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Here's the direct link to…
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BUCK OWENS —UNDER HIS SPELL (THE FIRST FIVE YEARS 1956-1961) 2 CDs
Few country legends have shown such vitality and enthusiasm for their music as Bakersfield’s Buck Owens (1929-2006); best known by some for his huge hit ‘Act Naturally’ and when in 1986 he came out of retirement to record a remake of ‘Streets Of Bakersfield’ with then New Traditionalist Dwight Yoakam as he rolled back the years!
Country fans will of course also have fond memories…
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Mark Mulholland and Craig Ward: Waiting for the Storm
Added by John (Biscuits and Gravy) Davy on August 23, 2012 at 22:30 — No Comments
Mark Mulholland and Craig Ward – new album and Tour August/September 2012
Artist: Mark Mulholland and Craig Ward
Title: “Waiting for the Storm”
Label: Jezus Factory Records
Home: …
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Manchester Americana Festival, this weekend!!
Manchester Americana Festival
The first ever Manchester Americana Festival takes place on Saturday 25th August 2012 (Bank Holiday weekend) at The Verge, upstairs at the Cheshire Ring, Manchester Road, Hyde SK14 2BJ. Doors open 12 noon and the event finishes 11pm. Admission is £5; you can pay on the door or buy a ticket in advance from the venue. You also have the option of buying a £10 ticket which will cover this event PLUS 2 other gigs at The Verge…
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HANS THEESSINK & TERRY EVANS NEW CD & HANS SOLO UK-TOUR DATES
new CD/Vinyl HANS THEESSINK & TERRY EVANS -Delta Time coming soon. "A match made in blues heaven". Blues in Britain (UK)
Release date 21st September 2012 !!!! Proper Music Distribution LTD www.propermusic.com Press & Radio Promotion : GFI Golly Gallagher…
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The Sweetback Sisters UK Dates
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THE YOUNG ‘UNS —WHEN OUR GRANDATHER’S SAID NO (Navigator records)
Here we have traditional, English folk music possessing a rare sharp as a tack feel that transcends the norm. In keeping to the age-old style and tight as a drum vocal harmonies the trio of Sean Cooney (songwriter), David Eagle (keyboards, piano accordion) and Michael (guitar) simultaneously bring to the table a feeling…
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Ep#102 The Kernal
On episode 102 of the Americana Music Show, The Kernal plays tracks from farewellhello, and talks about “hasta la vista” flowers and playing in his father’s blazing red polyester suit. …
Added by Calvin Powers on August 20, 2012 at 5:30 — No Comments
HEDY WEST —HEDY WEST / VOLUME 2 (ACE/ Vanguard)
Originally released on Vanguard in 1963 and 1964, respectively the LPs see two previously unissued recordings added. An alternate version of ‘Cotton Mill Girl’ is added to the first album with ‘Who’s Going To Shoe (Them Pretty Little Feet)’ the second. Now issued in the UK on one CD by Ace records that over the years have kept the label in the frame via a host of product from Joan Baez, Doc Watson and…
Added by Maurice Hope on August 19, 2012 at 19:57 — No Comments
Awna Teixeira: Where The Darkness Goes (and album launch tour dates)
As debut solo albums go, this one was some while in the appearing, being delayed by Awna’s seven-year (to date) musical adventures with Po’Girl. However, determinedly taking the time out this spring, she gathered a host of Chicago musicians to produce this happy meander through all the avenues of her musical life. With a huge and…
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Larkin Poe, The Constitutional Club, Lewes. August 16th 2012
Something old - Wade In The Water (a gospel standard)
Something new - Mad As A Hatter
Something borrowed – Teardrop (from Massive Attack)
Something blue – siblings Rebecca and Megan Lovell are steeped in the bluegrass tradition.
Even though the Lovell sisters are only in their early 20’s they are experienced touring musicians having taken to the road whilst still in their teens. Larkin Poe sold out this venue having recently taken Cropredy…
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