Alison Ferrier recently released her second album featuring members of The Stillsons and a fine record it is too. It may often sound sweet and soulful on the surface but there is plenty of lyrical depth and some wonderful playing to dig deep into. In our review we said “Be Here Now is a polished album with … Continue reading
We updated our Sydney Gig Guide the other day and July is already looking like another bumper month. Tonight you can catch James Thomson and band at Gasoline Pony while our gig of the week is the sold out Marlon Williams (full band) show at The Basement on Saturday night. Head over to the guide to check out … Continue reading
A very enjoyable evening of music last night at the Union Hotel in Newtown with Alison Ferrier and Jed Rowe celebrating the release of their new albums and Cat Canteri also playing an opening set. Continue reading
The personal highlight of our week was the chance to chat with Jason Isbell ahead of the release of his new album Somewhere More Than Free. From his days in Drive-by Truckers to his solo career that seems to get better and better with each release, culminating to date with Southeastern that garnered Americana Music … Continue reading
Ferrier’s sophomore album finds her with a full band, recording the instrumental tracks live to tape in two days. As a result there’s an immediacy and presence to her emotionally rich songs of relationships – good and bad. Ferrier’s voice is an easy fit with her folk and country-styled compositions, able to swing sweet and … Continue reading
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