Category Archives: Folk

SONG OF THE DAY Colter Wall – Sleeping on the Blacktop

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

Canadian singer-songwriter Colter Wall hails from Swift Current, Saskatchewan and grew up with a love for music from a very early age. When he was 13 he began learning the guitar and, already familiar with the sounds of country, started playing the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dollar Band – High Desert Walk

Posted on December 30, 2018 by

I’d never heard of LA’s Dollar Band until I stumbled upon Too Sensitive on Friday, so today I tracked down the album the song was taken from to see if the rest was as good as this track…and it most certainly … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Michael Clark – Something To Be Won

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

Earlier this month I discovered the magical sounds of Michael Clark.  Following in his fathers footsteps, but forging out his own path I hasten to add, Clark is the son of the late (and most great) Gavin Clark . To date he … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jonathan Wilson – Tomorrow’s Child

Posted on December 13, 2018 by

North Carolina-born and now LA-based, Jonathan Wilson is a musician and producer whose sound has been described as “hippie-soul drenched folk-psych-rock.” He has been recording and releasing his music in bands since 1995, embarking on his solo career in 2011, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Michael Clark – End Is Near

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

When I heard this song on the radio the other day my ears instantly pricked up, the voice reminded me of Gavin Clark and I really liked its sound, but little did I realise how close I was and what … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Calexico – Minas Cobre (for better metal)

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

Best known for their Americana, folk-rock sound, Calexico were one band I’d always wanted to see live and when I did, I didn’t stop grinning the whole way through!! My favourite sound of Calexico is when the trumpets come out, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gavin Clark – The Russian

Posted on November 11, 2018 by

I have been saving up for Gavin Clark’s Beautiful Skeletons for quite some time now, but with an average selling price of just over £200, I’ve yet to justify the purchase..but he is a hero of mine and one of my … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alogte Oho and his Sounds of Joy – Mam Yinne Wa

Posted on November 10, 2018 by

Almost two years ago to this day German label Philophon released a gloriously vibrant song entitled, Mam Yinne Wa.   Specialising in authentic local styles, from from heavy grooving Ethio-Jazz coming out of Addis Abeba to cheerful Frafra-Gospel, most of Philophon’s recordings take place … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Cotton Jones Basket Ride – Chewing Gum

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

I had to double check the release date of today’s song when I first heard it about half hour ago, because it flawlessly and authentically sounds like something from the late 60’s.  This particular track, however, only dates back to … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Abner Jay – I’m So Depressed

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

“You know why Elephants don’t smoke? Because they can’t get their butts in the ashtray!” Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia in 1921 Abner Jay was a multi-instrumentalist best known for performing eccentric, blues-infused folk.  Playing as a one-man band his idiosyncratic … Continue reading →

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