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Review: Kate Rusby LIFE IN A PAPER BOAT

Kate Rusby LIFE IN A PAPER BOAT Pure records 4.5 stars Another gem from the award winning Yorkshire folkie Soon to be celebrating 25 years in the folk business, Kate Rusby albums never fail to impress and LIFE IN A PAPER BOAT is up there with the best. Kate’s fragile but hauntingly beautiful vocals are perfectly suited to the mix of self-penned and traditional numbers. Producer husband Damien O’Kane has done a sterling job and there is nothing approaching a sub-standard track on the album. Rusby has surrounded herself with some of the best supporting musicians from the folk world with Dan Tyminski and Ron Block from Alison Krauss’ Union Station guesting on a couple of tracks. Her song writing is as innovative as ever and I really loved the imaginative lyrics on ‘Hunter Moon’ and the two songs with a seafaring theme, ‘The Mermaid’ and of course, the title track. Just one cover, Archie Fisher’s The Witch of Westmorland; a great tale of a witch with amazing healing powers. One bonus track is included; the catchy Big Brave Bill, a ‘Superman’ like character from Barnsley who comes to the rescue on numerous occasions and derives his strength from drinking

Green Rock River Band – 'Edgelands' Review

Green Rock River Band Edgelands Self-released ✭✭✭✭⭐︎ Following up on their debut album in style Green Rock River Band were

Matt Saxton: A country-rock breakout sensation

Matt Saxton I Wasn’t Looking For Love Self-released **** An expert fusion of rock and country Returning with

Upcoming country star hitches on to the Christmas bandwagon

Sarah Darling WINTER WONDERLAND Self released Clearly a rising star, Sarah Darling has built up a significant fan base

Interviews

‘Your Roots Are Showing’ to Host Curated Tour of Ireland

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Tami Neilson Duets with Neill Finn on NEON COWGIRL Album

Tami Neilson, a Canadian native who calls New Zealand home, has teamed up with fellow Kiwi and Crowded House frontman Neil Finn for the fourth single from her upcoming album,

The Monday Moment

British country trio Remember Monday made history at Eurovision 2025, proving that heartfelt harmonies and genre-defying grit can resonate far beyond Nashville’s borders. When Remember Monday were announced as the

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Shrewsbury Folk Festival: Where the Fiddle Finds the Fire

Set in the heart of Shropshire, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, taking place 22-25 August, blends tradition and twang in a four-day celebration of music, movement, and soulful storytelling. There’s something about

Encore: Ian Flanigan

Ian Flanigan was the runner-up on the 19th season of The Voice USA. Flanigan then released album ‘Strong’ and there’s a song on there that features Blake Shelton, and more

Pug Johnson: The Texas Troubadour

Beaumont-born singer-songwriter Pug Johnson channels the rich musical tapestry of Southeast Texas into a distinctive blend of country, Cajun, and Tex-Mex. On the outskirts of Beaumont, Texas, where the humid

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Justine Blazer Celebrates New Country Pop Single “4th of July”

Two-time Billboard award-winning producer, songwriter, and artist Justine Blazer is making fireworks of her own this Independence Day with the release of a brand-new collaboration titled “4th of July.” Out

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Denitia: A Journey Through Sound and Self