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Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker – Preston, The Continental

Posted on April 16, 2017 by

“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 →

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Into the mythic with the Trembling Bells – the Alex Neilson interview

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

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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Taking the low road to success – the Thea Gilmore interview

Posted on March 10, 2016 by

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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