Alan Prosser (Oysterband) on What I Really Like: Why I Love
Guitarist Alan Prosser adds his weight to the Oysterband ‘Why I Love’ series.
Justin Bernasconi – Sleeping Like A Maniac: Album Review
An alt-folk exploration from Justin Bernasconi – with virtuoso guitar as an added bonus.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention Memories – Ric Sanders – Time Tunnel
Ric Sanders returns to the site to share his memories of Fairport’s Cropredy Convention’s past! Another fascinating read about one of THE best festivals.
Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks
We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.
Various Artists – Separate Paths Together: An Anthology Of British Male Singer/Songwriters (1965-1975): Album Review
An extensive reappraisal of all corners of the singer/songwriter genre on Separate Paths Together via Grapefruit Records.
Ten acts you MUST see at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2022: Opinion
We are very excited for this year’s Cropredy Festival. We run an ear over some of the acts playing the festival over the weekend.
Zach Phillips – Goddaughters: Album Review
San Diego’s Master of Americana, Zach Phillips, takes a turn for the mystical on Goddaughters.
Martyn Joseph – 1960: Album Review
1960 on Pipe Records -the 23rd album from Martyn Joseph finds him coming to understand who he is and what life is.
Henry Parker – Live After Lammas: Album Review
Electric folk music continues to demonstrate quite how much life is left in the genre, Henry Parker at the forefront of a new renaissance.
Sunny War – Simple Syrup: Album Review
SoCal’s Sunny War presents the fruits of a productive lockdown; Simple Syrup is a delectable record.
Paul Dutton – Parallel Spark: Album Review
Enjoyable collection of artful seventies-flavoured rock from New Jersey based Paul Dutton.
Hugh Cornwell – O2 Institute, Birmingham: Live Review
Hugh Cornwell fits in a trip to Birmingham on a day off – why not? We joined in the fun.
Michael J Sheehy – The Crooked Carty Sings: Album Review
We get to hear another side of Michael J Sheehy as he dives headfirst into traditional murder ballads, traveller tunes and sea songs.
Sean Taylor – Sean Taylor Band Live: Album Review
An old friend returns – with familiar songs in a new format. Sean Taylor and his band are live and cooking.
Fairport Convention Autumn Tour 2022: Live Review
We’re ‘on tour’ for a couple of dates with Fairport Convention as they head out on a short Autumn jaunt.
