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Lockdown life, Dublin style, and Under Moving Skies – the Eileen Gogan interview
If you’re looking for something a little different to listen to right now, perfect for these challenging times we’re living through, I’d heartily recommend Eileen Gogan’s second LP, Under Moving Skies. This talented Dublin-based singer-songwriter, backed by her band The … Continue reading
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Tagged Cathal Coughlan, Damian O'Neill, Dublin, Eileen Gogan, Fairport Convention, John Bradshaw, John Peel, Kirsty McColl, Louis Armstrong, Maria McKee, Microdisney, Natalie Merchant, Nuala Ni Dhomhnaill, Press Play Studios, richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Sean O'Hagan, Stephen Ryan, Terry Edwards, The Drays, The Spirit of Oberlin, the Stars of Heaven, The Would Be's, Under Moving Skies
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Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker – Preston, The Continental
“The fun’s over. Strap yourself in, it’s gonna be a miserable ride”. After upbeat sets from opening acts Tom Hyatt and Sweeney Astray, Josienne Clarke suggested a change of mood was on the cards at this happening River Ribble watering … Continue reading
Into the mythic with the Trembling Bells – the Alex Neilson interview
Alex Neilson was near the Scottish border when I reached him, between live dates in Tyneside and Edinburgh with the Alasdair Roberts Trio. Caledonian folk artist Alasdair’s combo – completed by Stevie Jones on bass and keys – were back … Continue reading
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Tagged Alasdair Mitchell, Alasdair Roberts, Alex Neilson, All Tomorrow's Parties, Belle and Sebastian, Bramley, Captain Beefheart, Carbeth, Fairport Convention, glasgow, Green Man Festival, Honest Jon's, Lavinia Blackwall, Marc Riley, Mike Heron, Sandy Denny, Stuart Maconie, The Incredible String Band, Tin Angel, Trembling Bells, Volic eof th ePeople, Wide Majestic Aire
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Taking the low road to success – the Thea Gilmore interview
It’s been a long time coming, but Thea Gilmore is finally getting true recognition, with her fan-base ever-growing and each album outselling the last – 17 years after her debut. She has admirers in high places too – Joan Baez … Continue reading
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Tagged Atkinson Theatre, Billy Bragg, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Burnley Mechanics, Cranberries, Dan Gillespie Sells, Ghosts and Graffiti, Joan Baez, John Cooper Clarke, Lana Del Ray, Lorde, Mike Scott, Nantwich, Nigel Stonier, Sandy Denny, Southport, The Waterboys, Thea Gilmore
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