Album Reviews

Ray Davies

With the Jayhawks in tow providing their long patented twang and pop jangle, the great chronicler of modern life both majestic and mundane returns anew after seven years (Working Man’s … Read more

Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow returns to the fray with this absolute gem, proving she’s still very much rolling at the top of the game. This is simply true vintage Crow, sparkling brightly … Read more

Jason Eady

An eleven-track, self-penned, self-named release from the Mississippi-born Texan, featuring confident song-writing, guitar-work and a voice that brings back memories of early Randy Travis; a heady mix that bodes well … Read more

Blue Mafia

Formed in 2011 by Dara and Tony Wray, Blue Mafia has released their second release for Pinecastle, Hanging Tree. Showcasing more of their original songwriting skills, Blue Mafia again brings … Read more

John Primer & Bob Corritore

This is pure Chicago blues as you would expect from these two traditionalists. John Primer is the reigning Blues Music Award winner for Traditional Male Blues Artist and Corritore has … Read more

I Draw Slow

Dublin-based folk-roots quintet I Draw Slow formed almost a decade ago, led by siblings Dave (guitar/vocals) and Louise (vocals) Holden. Backed by equally talented multi-instrumentalists, I Draw Slow is a … Read more

Tim O’Brien

Tim O’Brien is easily one of the leading US singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalists in the world of modern Americana-cum-bluegrass-cum-country music. For the past thirty-plus years, he has lead from the front with his … Read more

Dave Davies & Russ Davies

Dave Davies—he of riff heavy wattage and former guitar anchoring for the Kinks—once again keeps things all in the family, not by partnering with brother Ray, but rather by bringing … Read more

Lynne Hanson

Lynne Hanson’s hardly a household name, but she boasts a catalog that makes her worthy of recognition. This latest effort finds her offering up her usual supply of supple ballads … Read more