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Colin’s Pick of The Latest Country and Americana Releases Part Two

MASSY FERGUSON: You Can’t Tell Me I’m Not What I Used To Be Massy Ferguson have been together for twenty years and this is their seventh album, with a back catalogue that takes in everything from psychedelia to lo-fi recordings this latest offering is something of a departure. It’s still American heartland guitar driven rock n roll but their sound has evolved, and at times mellowed throughout the eleven songs offered here. Recorded at Soundview Analog Recorders in Everett, Washington […]

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Colin’s Pick of The Latest Country and Americana Releases. Part 1

AGS CONNOLLY. Your Pal Slim: Songs Of James Hand Country music fans in south Wales may have seen Ags Connolly kicking off the South Wales Country Music Festival weekend last November in Newport. The country artist from Oxfordshire is hailed as one of the best singer-songwriters in the genre ever to emerge from the UK. A constant presence on the UK, Ireland and European touring and festival circuit – appearing regularly in the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia – Ags has […]

today2 February 2025 175 66

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Colin’s Six Of The Best. 2024 Albums

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024 – SOME OF THE BEST ALBUM RELEASES  ERIC BIBB: In The Real WorldFollowing last year’s Grammy nominated album Ridin’, this brand new release from blues legend Eric Bibb reflects his thoughts on current world events and his own personal life experiences, whilst remaining interesting, poignant and meaningful.Eric Bibb brings a unique musical heritage to his music. The son of Leon Bibb, a folk and blues singer who was notably part of the Greenwich Village folk scene in the […]

today29 December 2024 190 22

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Colin Reviews – Bywater Call

Bywater Call at The Globe, Cardiff While there’s certainly no denying the sheer power of Bywater Call on disc, nothing approaches the absolute joy of watching this band from the crowded comfort of a noisy club. Bywater Call are always a party. With a style that encompasses rock, soul, and R&B, and a grooving horn section, they always manage to get at least some of the crowd up and dancing, the truth is that all seven members of the band […]

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Colin Reviews – Icicle Works

THE ICICLE WORKS at Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff  Taking their name from a short science fiction story by Frederik Pohl called ‘The Day The Icicle Works Closed’ the band released four acclaimed albums in the ‘80s with songwriter and frontman Ian McNabb releasing over twenty albums since 1993, working with The Waterboys, Ringo Starr, Neil Young and Peter Buck amongst others.Last year, Liverpool legend McNabb and Chris Layhe decided to reunite for a series of acoustic performances under the banner Maximum […]

today11 December 2024 148 14

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In Conversation With Colin: Scott Lewis

Boots, Beats and Country Treats. Hey y'all....The 3rd annual South Wales Country Music Festival organised by Scott Lewis and held at Newport's Corn Exchange saw seven of the best country music artists performing in front of an enthusiastic crowd over the course of eight hours. With five stalls inside the venue and vendors of arts and crafts selected for their authentic country wares and relevance to the history of Nashville and the roots music of the region were selling country […]

today21 November 2024 147 73

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From Pews to Pop Legends & Pizza: Acapela Studio’s Two-Century Journey”

Acapela Studio, Cardiff This unique architectural treasure in Pentyrch six miles north-west of Wales’ capital city has seen a lot of changes in 200 years. Acapela Studio is a converted late Regency era chapel built in 1835, now used as a recording studio and successful music venue. History still lives on in subtlety though, as witnessed by its original wood panelling interiors adorning the tiered balcony that overlook the hallowed stage. Housed in a grade II listed former Horeb Methodist […]

today6 November 2024 147 5

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