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NEW ALBUMS
- Danni Nicholls – Under the Neem Plum Tree
Danni Nicholls on Under the Neem Plum Tree…My maternal grandmother – ‘Nan’ – Philomena Astrid Imelda Gallyot (née Scott) and ‘Papa’ – Philip Ivor Gallyot, were born and grew up in India, predominantly Madras (now Chennai) and descend from the colonial Europeans who immigrated there in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over that span of… Lees meer: Danni Nicholls – Under the Neem Plum Tree - Joe Tatton Trio – Galáctico
Best known as the keyboard player of veteran UK jazz-funk quartet The New Mastersounds, Joe Tatton is also the leader of his own Hammond organ trio, the Joe Tatton Trio, whose debut album came out in 2022 and won over a legion of support from fans and media alike. Now 2 years later, Joe has… Lees meer: Joe Tatton Trio – Galáctico - Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Friendlytown
The legendary guitarist will release his new album on August 23. Not many people start new bands in their 80s, but legendary guitarist, producer, and songwriter Steve Cropper isn’t slowing down any time soon. The triple-threat musician, recently nominated for his first solo GRAMMY for the debut album from his tight and tuneful rock n’… Lees meer: Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour – Friendlytown - The Bluest Sky – Raindancer
After more than 15 years, 5 albums, 2 EPs and countless shows as songwriter and front person for the band The Bean Pickers Union, Chuck Melchin called it a wrap and started a new project, The Bluest Sky. The stated goal of this new band was to move from the more acoustic based, introspective songs… Lees meer: The Bluest Sky – Raindancer - Jack Garton – Original Skin
A frequent collaborator over 16 years, Jack Garton has toured and recorded with many Western Canadian roots bands, including Petunia and the Vipers, Blue Moon Marquee and Viper Central, playing his unique combination of trumpet and accordion. Since 2013, he has also been busy as a solo artist, releasing two critically acclaimed albums (Move The… Lees meer: Jack Garton – Original Skin - Deb Seymour – Sometimes You Gotta Wear Boots
Retiring from her 20-year job as a web developer in January 2020, Seattle songwriter Deb Seymour resumed her prior career as a full-time touring songwriter, only to be unexpectedly halted by the pandemic. Undeterred, Deb quickly adapted by mastering the art of live-streaming. Thus began a multi-year virtual tour that not only sustained but also… Lees meer: Deb Seymour – Sometimes You Gotta Wear Boots - Vola – Friend Of A Phantom
VOLA have announced that their new studio album ‘Friend Of A Phantom’ will be released on November 1st via Mascot Records. Today they also released the official video for their new song, “Break My Lying Tongue,” which you can see below. The band will also be performing at festivals this summer and their ‘Friend Of… Lees meer: Vola – Friend Of A Phantom - Colin Roy Monette – Simple Gifts
Colin has been a weave in the tapestry of Twin Cities music for 20 yrs. As a guitar teacher, a performer, a singer, a songwriter, a recording artist, he remains prolific and relevant. His previous “Pandemic Album” ‘Music Is Medicine 20/20’, was released in 2023. The entire album was recorded using the voice memo app…. Lees meer: Colin Roy Monette – Simple Gifts - Connolly Hayes – Remember Me
Jess and Frankie had already been making waves on the UK blues scene with their respective own projects, but in the summer of 2023, following a performance at the legendary Isle of Wight festival, the decision was made to combine the bands and start writing and recording new, original music. Amplifying Jess and Frankie’s dynamic… Lees meer: Connolly Hayes – Remember Me - Moonshine Brigade – The Missery Stains
It starts like many great ideas: in the pub, a conversation over a nice drink. Late at night we go out; tap a fresh water source with some pipes that we duct taped together. And then comes the moment; our still ol’ Haggard Badger begins to fill and we ignite the fire underneath it. While… Lees meer: Moonshine Brigade – The Missery Stains
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