
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
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AUSTIN MOODY RELEASES COVER OF TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY FAVORITE “TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS”
Country music artist and East Tennessee native, Austin Moody, announced the release of his version of ‘Tennessee Christmas’ a song rooted in the traditions of country music, paying homage to

Chase Rice brings ‘I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell’ to Canada on tour
Following a summer of sold-out dates on his own headlining run, plus appearances with Jelly Roll and Old Dominion in arenas across the U.S. this fall, Diamond-certified songwriter and multi-Platinum

Ashley McBryde adds 30+ dates to her ‘The Devil I Know’ tour
Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde announces additional dates to ‘The Devil I Know Tour’, kicking off the second leg Feb. 22 in Charleston, S.C. with 30 more dates scheduled

JESSIKA releases the festive ‘Christmas Without You’
British-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer JESSIKA has today released her two-track Christmas release ‘Christmas Without You’. The original title-track is accompanied by holiday favourite ‘Last Christmas’. “‘Christmas

Tortuga music festival announces lineup with Jason Aldean and Lainey Wilson
Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival has announced the lineup for the 11th ocean-side festival. Taking place April 5-7, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Tortuga 2024 will feature performances from a

Charles Esten announces 2024 UK/Europe tour
Multi-talented singer-songwriter and actor Charles Esten has today announced that he will be returning to the UK/Europe in April 2024, for headline shows in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark and

Dustin Lynch scores his ninth number one with ‘Stars Like Confetti’
Dustin Lynch shines atop the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart this week with ‘Stars Like Confetti’ Marking his ninth US career number one on country radio, he also reigns number one on

Mary Gauthier’s career retrospective to start in 2024
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and accomplished author, Mary Gauthier has announced a very special tour for the UK and Ireland in April and May 2024. In these unique career retrospective shows, Mary
Live Reviews

AUSTIN MOODY RELEASES COVER OF TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY FAVORITE “TENNESSEE CHRISTMAS”
Country music artist and East Tennessee native, Austin Moody, announced the release of his version of ‘Tennessee Christmas’ a song rooted in the traditions of country music, paying homage to

Chase Rice brings ‘I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell’ to Canada on tour
Following a summer of sold-out dates on his own headlining run, plus appearances with Jelly Roll and Old Dominion in arenas across the U.S. this fall, Diamond-certified songwriter and multi-Platinum

Ashley McBryde adds 30+ dates to her ‘The Devil I Know’ tour
Grand Ole Opry member Ashley McBryde announces additional dates to ‘The Devil I Know Tour’, kicking off the second leg Feb. 22 in Charleston, S.C. with 30 more dates scheduled

JESSIKA releases the festive ‘Christmas Without You’
British-born, New York-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer JESSIKA has today released her two-track Christmas release ‘Christmas Without You’. The original title-track is accompanied by holiday favourite ‘Last Christmas’. “‘Christmas

Tortuga music festival announces lineup with Jason Aldean and Lainey Wilson
Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival has announced the lineup for the 11th ocean-side festival. Taking place April 5-7, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Tortuga 2024 will feature performances from a

Charles Esten announces 2024 UK/Europe tour
Multi-talented singer-songwriter and actor Charles Esten has today announced that he will be returning to the UK/Europe in April 2024, for headline shows in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark and