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Sandra MacBeth in conversation with Rob Ellen and in session with Bruce MacGregor.
A perfect example of new contemporary song writing in Scotland, Sandra MacBeth’s “Conjugal Scene” is one of the inspiring releases for 2009.Added by Editorial on November 30, 2009 at 3:00 — No Comments
Malcolm Holcombe: For The Mission Baby (media)
Much praised by Bob Harris, Malcolm Holcombe is a man you can't, or shouldn't, ignore. Fortunately for us in Scotland there are two appearances at Celtic Connections and, glory be, an intimate little gig at the Strathpeffer Coffeee Shop to look forward to in January. In truth, I've been struggling to get to grips with this album. It is not smooth and easy, all laid out on a plate for us to lap up. Malcolm's vocals… Continue
Added by John (Biscuits and Gravy) Davy on November 29, 2009 at 22:00 — No Comments
PAUL CURRERI —CALIFORNIA - Tin Angel (media)
www.tinangelrecords.co.ukAdded by Maurice Hope on November 29, 2009 at 9:00 — No Comments
Gordie Tentrees - Mercy and Sin (media)
Geordie Tentrees http://www.tentrees.ca takes the plaudits for this music and more and more of them by the day it seems, however his unique fusion of acoustic, electric, roots "n" rhythm is in equal measure due to his long time cohorts Matt King on Bass and Ken Hermanson on Guitars (sliding and otherwise). This is a band born out of a shared vision and hard work. Former School pals now band mates they hail from the Yukon in the… Continue
Added by The Medicine Show on November 27, 2009 at 20:30 — No Comments
HENNESSY KEANE —NOWHERE FAST (Own label)
www.hennessy/keane.comAdded by Maurice Hope on November 27, 2009 at 9:00 — No Comments
CHARLIE POOLE —THE ESSENTIAL CHARLIE POOLE (Proper Records) 4 disc box set and Ramblin' Boys: A Journey - The Martin Stephenson/Charlie Poole connection (media)
Charlie Poole was undoubtedly one of the most colourful characters of his age, and for that matter a good few more since then. In some ways he was like the Hank Williams of his day, but singing old time music and not country. He drank heavily and was prone to go missing for days if not weeks —sounds like George Jones and suffered health problems because if it. Poole’s music was recently the focus… Continue
Added by Maurice Hope on November 27, 2009 at 9:00 — No Comments
PIETA BROWN —SHIMMER (Red House)
www.redhouserecords.comAdded by Maurice Hope on November 27, 2009 at 8:00 — No Comments
Sandra MacBeth: Conjugal Scene (media)
An impressive debut album from Scotland's own Sandra MacBeth, 'Conjugal Scene'www.myspace.com/sandramacbeth is accomplished and ambitious. Accomplished because Sandra and her bandmates play with an assurance that springs from knowing exactly what they';re about. Ambitious because she and her producer, Felix M von Racknitz, have taken her songs and explored what they're capable of beyond the sound of one girl and… Continue
Added by John (Biscuits and Gravy) Davy on November 25, 2009 at 20:30 — 1 Comment
CHIP TAYLOR —YONKERS NY Train Wreck (media)
www.trainwreckrecords.com/Added by Maurice Hope on November 22, 2009 at 17:30 — No Comments
MALCOLM HOLCOMBE —FOR THE MISSION BABY - Echo Mountain Music (media)
www.malcolmholcombe.comAdded by Maurice Hope on November 22, 2009 at 17:30 — 1 Comment
MARTHA ANN BROOKS —LATELY…. Own label (media)
www.marthaannbrooksAdded by Maurice Hope on November 21, 2009 at 8:30 — No Comments
CHARLEY PATTON —THE DEFINITIVE CHARLEY PATTON PROPERBOX - Proper Records (media)
As blues legends go Charley Patton is up there with the best, and seen by many as the most important figure of the pre-war Mississippi Delta blues scene through his rich, full-bodied music.Added by Maurice Hope on November 20, 2009 at 9:00 — No Comments
HEATHER MASSE —BIRD SONG - Red House (media)
www.heathermasse.comAdded by Maurice Hope on November 20, 2009 at 7:30 — No Comments
Roy Rogers -- Split Decision (Blind Pig Records) (media)
Added by David Blue on November 19, 2009 at 21:47 — 1 Comment
Tom Mason: Alchemy (media)
Tom Mason Actor and musician (or musician and actor), seems like an all-round good guy, living life to the full and keen for us to have some fun with him. He is one very fine guitar player and has got a cohort of familiar Nashville names to help out here - Jen Gunderman, Dave Jacques and Mark Horn of The Derailers amongst them. A joyful melange of American sounds from the modern country of I Surrender (as in, I could imagine Mary… Continue
Added by John (Biscuits and Gravy) Davy on November 15, 2009 at 19:00 — 3 Comments
Daddy: "For A Second Time" Cedar Creek Music ccm003 (media)
Daddy are an occasional band bringing together Will Kimbrough and Tommy Womack along with John Deaderick on keyboards, Dave Jacques on bass and Paul Griffith on drums. The thing with occasional projects like this is that nobody's going to get too po-faced. This is pretty much about having fun… Continue
Added by John (Biscuits and Gravy) Davy on November 15, 2009 at 10:00 — No Comments
CLAIRE LYNCH —WHATCHA GONNA DO (Rounder)
Bluegrass singer and hit songwriter Claire Lynch has changed little since I first heard her in the early 1980s fronting the Front Porch String Band and for this I am well pleased.Added by Maurice Hope on November 15, 2009 at 9:00 — 1 Comment
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW —LIVE AT THE ORANGE PEEL AND TENNESSEE THEATRE LIVE (DVD) Nettwerk (Media)
Since breaking onto the scene, the Old Crows have made a huge impression with their blending of traditional country, folk, blues, jug band music and bluegrass fueled by a ton of energy . That has made them firm favourites at festivals in Europe as well as their native homeland, the US. Comprising of Ketch Secor, Willie Watson, Gill Landry, Morgan Jahnig and Kevin Hayes are, as this DVD illustrates an innovative ensemble who… Continue
Added by Maurice Hope on November 15, 2009 at 8:30 — No Comments
Bob Cheevers Talks to The Medicine Shows Rob Ellen in a Flyinshoes Review video log.
Bob Cheevers grand mother was a music hall performer, his mother a swing band singer, he became a beach bum Californian pop star in the 60's, and subsequently developed into a born again songster and modern teller of American Tales .Added by The Medicine Show on November 14, 2009 at 20:30 — No Comments
Celilo Bending Mirrors (media)
Portland Oregon has been referred to as the most environmentally friendly city in the United States, so no surprise the sons and daughters of Portland, are sallying forth with a new wave of thoughtful and thought provoking indie music, that is capturing hearts and minds across the roots music scene around the world.Added by The Medicine Show on November 9, 2009 at 20:30 — No Comments
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