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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

Jordan Fletcher to release second EP of 2024 ‘CLASSIC’ on 27th September

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A Journey Back to Their Roots: The Shires

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Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit to release ‘Live From The Ryman Vol. 2’ this October

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Beyond Nashville: Josh Ross

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From Honky-Tonks to High Fashion

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Review: Chris Murphy – The Red Road

This was a fun listen! Admittedly, we all need some more fun in our lives, particularly when it comes to music. Murphy opens with the chugging, string focused ‘I Never

Morgan Wallen tops the CMA Awards 2024 nominations

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Review: Preston D Barnes – Add a Little You

The EP delivers a fresh take on contemporary country, blending traditional sounds with a modern twist. There’s something about the way that Barnes sings that speaks to influences from Britpop