Over the past fifteen years Alynda Segarra has traded under the name Hurray for the Riff Raff, adventuring around the world, penning curb-side poetry and giving Roots music a damn good shake. They land in Bristol, acoustic guitar in hand, backed by an impressive trio and a burning heart full of raw truths. The setContinue reading “Hurray for the Riff Raff – Trinity – May”
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Holy Youth Movement – Strange Brew – May
All of the best rock & roll bands do their homework. Think The Manics and their geek love for The Clash and McCarthy. Think The Ramones’ worship of Nuggets and countless 60s girl groups. Think The Stones paying homage to the Delta. Add to that list Bristol’s Holy Youth Movement, playing their biggest hometown show so far andContinue reading “Holy Youth Movement – Strange Brew – May”
Emily Breeze – The Fleece – February
There’s a tee-shirt for sale at the merch stand that reads “Second Rodeo”, a knowing, wry comment (and reference to her forthcoming EP) that probably makes Emily Breeze laugh. There is no sense that this current tour is Breeze’s first go ‘round the block and she seems damn proud of that fact. Her latest album, Rapture, is a defiant,Continue reading “Emily Breeze – The Fleece – February”
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