By Dave Tommo on Jun 15, 2009 in Albums, Reviews and Commentary, Videos | Tags: John Otway, Oxford, The Old Grey Whistle Test, Tom Jones, Top of the Pops, Wild Willy Barrett, youtube | 1 Comment

John Otway is a name most people might not be familiar with. In his own words, he is one of music’s most successful losers. He’s been playing since 1976, starting his career with Mr. Wild Willy Barrett on guitar. They first appeared on TV’s “Old Grey Whistle Test” Back in 1977-78 ish …
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By Jenny May on May 4, 2007 in Albums, Bands, Music, New Releases, Videos | Tags: BBC, Cds, Dolly Parton, Guillemots, Jolene, London, Maine, Muse, Music, New Hampshire, Otis Redding, Ray Lamontagne, Soul, The Fratellis, Top of the Pops, Tour Dates, Trouble, UK Singles Releases, youtube | 2 Comments
When I first heard Ray Lamontagne on the radio, the one thought that came to my mind was: Otis Redding. His voice has got soul and there are not many people on this planet that I would compare to Otis Redding.
Ray Lamontagne’s latest single “Jolene” off of his debut album Trouble is set for release [...]
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By Jenny May on Mar 19, 2007 in Bands, Interviews, Music | Tags: Drummers, Drums, Festivals, Fyfe Dangerfield, Greig Stewart, Guillemots, Ludwig, Music, Premier, Scottish, Through the Window Pane, Top of the Pops, V Festival, Zildjian | 1 Comment
Guillemots have made an impressive debut here in England since forming in 2004. Band members are Fyfe Dangerfield, Greig Stewart, MC Lord Magrao, and Aristazabal Hawkes and their first album, Through the Window Pane includes gems of songs like “Trains To Brazil”, “We’re Here”, “Made-Up Lovesong #43″ and “Annie, Let’s Not Wait”.
It’s all been quite [...]
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By Jenny May on Jan 11, 2007 in Albums, Bands, Music, Videos | Tags: Joan Armatrading, Music, Top of the Pops, Tour Dates, youtube | 4 Comments
It was nice waking up to Joan Armatrading’s music playing on Radio 2 this morning. Ever since my brother gave me her Joan Armatrading album for Christmas a few years ago I’ve been a fan of hers and it’s great to see that after 35 years in the business she’s still going strong and getting [...]
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