Review: Robert Connely Farr, “Country Supper”
Where there’s smoke there’s fire. Where there’s fire there’s light, comfort, and warmth. Where’s there’s comfort and warmth, there can often be found supper…
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Video Release: Michael Martyn, “Bad For You”
If you are hoping to wind down early from the work week, and looking for a great Friday ‘pick-me-up’ tune to unofficially start the…
Find A New Favorite: Gina Horswood, “Bare Bones”
At its heart, “Bare Bones,” Australian country blues artist Gina Horswood’s fourth album, is a courageous self-portrait of an artist taking stock of herself…
Positives From The Pandemic
Prior to the arrival of Covid-19 here on our North American shores, this half of Team GDW would only find time to listen to…
Review: Shirley King, “Blues for a King”
Listening to Shirley King’s new album, “Blues for a King,” one is reminded how vast and rich the American Songbook truly is. Armed with…
New Single: SOLA, “Finding You”
One advantage of social distancing and working remotely from home right now is the opportunity granted to hear plenty of the new music that…
Review: Blackie & The Rodeo Kings, “King Of This Town”
If you told me that you’d be providing me with the following names to collaborate with on my next recording, I’d say, “Thank you very much, we’ve got…
SPEAK Music Be Kind Festival – Part 2
Wrapping up my visit to the SPEAK Music festival this week has given me time to really reflect on the inaugural event held from…
SPEAK Music Be Kind Festival – Part I
My January got off to a flying start this year with a visit to the inaugural SPEAK Music Be Kind Festival held from 17-19…
Review: Durham County Poets, “Hand Me Down Blues”
The Durham County Poets, who have recently been nominated for a Maple Blues Award, are a lively and soulful group, who write and perform…