Sam Lambeth – He’s a little bit Country he’s a little bit Rock N Roll

Look up positive vibes in any dictionary and I'm sure there will be a picture of Sam Lambeth. Ask anyone on the indie community socials about Sam and they will all say the same - supportive, positive, friendly, hugely talented with songs to match. But what do we know about this one-man music machine - … Continue reading Sam Lambeth – He’s a little bit Country he’s a little bit Rock N Roll →

The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 2

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So you get two scoops this month which is just great isn't it. What have I been listening too? What's hot and cool? Who should be on your new playlist? Well I'm going to do a monthly blog or blogs of some of the finest so you can check them out. I'll also do a … Continue reading The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 2 →

The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 1

So returning, with the start of a new hot list. What have I been listening too? What's hot and cool? Who should be on your new playlist? Well I'm going to do a monthly blog or blogs of some of the finest so you can check them out. I'll also do a playlist for you … Continue reading The Hot List – A New Flame – January Part 1 →

Album Review – Sunstack Jones – Golden Repair

Liverpudlian Sunstack Jones are new to me this year, but they have been around for a few years and this is their 4th album to date. Recorded live with ex The Verve man Simon Jones at the desk and produced by Paul Den Heyer, the chaps asked me to take a listen and review for … Continue reading Album Review – Sunstack Jones – Golden Repair →

Sistas are doing it for themselves.

Boys, Boys Boys - that's all you hear. Well not so much anymore - the girls are back - making it to the front, to the top, setting the bench mark. Following on from my piece on Men Solo Singers - I promised I would do the same for our Soul Sisters, highlight the best … Continue reading Sistas are doing it for themselves. →

Album Review – Denise Johnson – Where does it go

So here it is - something many of us had asked for, for years and years. A solo album from one of THE greatest soul voices this country or any country have ever produced. The release of this album was supposed to be a huge celebration, a time when the singer was finally paid her … Continue reading Album Review – Denise Johnson – Where does it go →

20 Questions with… West on Colfax

So following up on my review of the great debut - Barfly Flew By - I wanted to know a bit more about this fantastic new band. Thankfully they agreed to answer 20 Questions - and this time the whole band did it so you get 5 for the price of 1 - Over to … Continue reading 20 Questions with… West on Colfax →

Album review – Barfly Flew By – West On Colfax

Americana! A word so evocative it conjurs up thoughts of late night bars, whiskey, smoke filled rooms with a band playing the type of songs of love, lost, regret and redemption. Apart from my actual Country music interest, I've never listened to a lot of Americana music and couldn't really name you any acts that … Continue reading Album review – Barfly Flew By – West On Colfax →