Singled Out

Bob Marley and the Wailers | Jamming | Island WIP6410 | 1977 In 1977 Bob Marley and the Wailers had pretty much established themselves as the leading reggae band of the day, releasing their ninth album Exodus to both critical and commercial success.  Although Reggae balanced on the fringe of my musical palette at the … Continue reading Singled Out

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Mighty Poplar | Mighty Poplar | Free Dirt | 24.03.23 Connoisseurs of all things Bluegrass will no doubt remember banjo player Noam Pikelny and guitarist Chris Eldridge from their work with Punch Brothers, rubbing shoulders with the mandolin genius Chris Thile and fiddler Gabe Witcher.  Joining forces with Watchhouse multi-instrumentalist Andrew Marlin, Leftover Salmon bassist … Continue reading Featured Album

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Jocelyn Pettit and Ellen Gira | Bishop’s House, Sheffield | 18.02.23 Bishop’s House is an old yeoman’s house with a history that stretches back to the mid-16th century, to the times of Mary Tudor, its ancient stone floors and beamed roof a preserve for many stories and secrets.  Once you step into the house, it … Continue reading Live