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Bonnie Whitmore - There I Go Again

Another Americana Star is Born

Three weeks ago I’d never heard of Bonnie Whitmore; but a positive review of the Mastersons; of which Bonnie’s sister Eleanor is 50% meant I received this delightful surprise through the post yesterday.

Sometimes it can take me several plays of a record to get a taste for it; but with THERE I GO AGAIN it was during the first spin that I decided that I was now an unashamed fan.

Even without an array of songs that are…

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Posted on June 13, 2013 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

Wynntown Marshals - The Long Haul

Gnarly atmospheric West Coast influenced Americana

From the opening jangling Rickenbacker guitar under the spoken word intro from Keith Benzie I knew I was going to like this album; a lot.

That first song was Driveway, about a young couple who drive cars across America for people and this journey is driving a Saab 95 from New Jersey to New Orleans, with ‘Life in the Fast Lane’ blasting from the radio.

Low Country Comedown is so full…

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Posted on June 12, 2013 at 12:00pm

Martin Stephenson and the Daintees - California Star

Geordie Folk Troubadour grows older, gracefully

I first encountered Martin Stephenson in 1984 on the night of my one and only attempt at being a roadie; as the original incarnation of the Daintees were second on a bill of four local acts at the world famous Balmbora’s Music Hall in Newcastle. All four bands were on the same local record label and went on to varying levels of success with the bottom of the bill group being Prefab Sprout performing in public for the…

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Posted on June 12, 2013 at 7:30am

Lucky Bones - Someone's Son

Eiranicana for discerning music fans

Lucky Bones are a four piece band based around Dubliner Eamonn O’Conner who cites Dylan, Waits, Springsteen and Van Zandt as influences; but then again so do thousands of others; so, thankfully the graffiti and street-art inspired artwork of the album cover…

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Posted on June 10, 2013 at 8:30am

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At 1:30pm on May 20, 2013, Carol C said…: Hi Alan,

Nice to make contact - thanks. Music photography (almost exclusively 'americana') is a hobby - I have hundreds of photos but only started posting to No Depression in the last year. At the moment they are only on No Depression, so really only a few. I also have a YouTube channel (MissOhio1000) where I post videos of the bands that I photograph.

Carol

At 9:43am on January 17, 2013, cain robberson said…: I appreciate the response. Is a digital copy ok? where do i send it? Thank you so much!

At 10:37am on January 8, 2013, Michael Cala said…: Thank you for connecting, Alan.

At 10:43am on December 8, 2012, C. Elliott said…: Hi Alan,

Yes I do post a full set of my photos to my facebook page: Cindy Elliott ( Tucson, AZ). Please feel free to check them out as some of the shows I shoot aren't appropriate for submitting to No Depression. All photos are available for public view. I'm trying to get a website together but it's been a slow process.

Thanks for asking,

C. Elliott

At 11:00am on October 26, 2012, Chip Dolan said…: Hi Alan....took me 'till today to join the depression. Back in amsterdam now, working on a record and waiting for jimmy lafave to show up. 5 shows in holland, then home to austin.

T'was good to meet you
Best
Chip dolan

At 5:07am on October 2, 2012, Maudie na Nakhorn said…: Hi Alan

I am a manager/agent down south (Brighton) and work with a really nice bunch of guys who play Americana/Bluegrass/Country/Folk and have just released an album. This has received great reviews by various BBC presenters including Tom Robinson, CMR Nashville, UK Country Radio and Americana UK. They are being spotlighted on American Veterans Radio this week. Would you be interested in doing a review on here? If so, where should we send the album? The band site is www.porchlightsmoker.com should you want to listen first.

Best

Maudie na Nakhorn, Shore Creative Management, Brighton.

At 3:32am on June 20, 2012, colin crighton said…: Alright Alan..

I just joined this site yesterday so still feeling my way round when i came across yourself.. was great to see someone from my neck of the woods! The JHC is a blessing for the town and is normally my only draw out of the sticks! I've been writing a few things and have just put out a new album.. would love to hear your views if you have the time... Anyway, keep up the good work and all the best...

Cheers, Colin

http://www.reverbnation.com/colincrighton

At 11:16am on May 31, 2012, David Haskin said…: Thanks for the tip on Bap Kennedy, Alan!

At 8:05am on May 21, 2012, Alistair McLean said…: Hi Alan.

Good to know another JHC afficienado. I sometimes think I should get a season ticket and a camp bed.

Next up for me (unless I do something spontaneous) is the Hackensaw Boys. Let me know if you fancy a pre-gig pint?

Ali

At 2:07pm on November 29, 2011, Eddie White said…: So it wasn't just me who heard RT in Factory Second.

I think it's his clipped, choppy vocal delivery.

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Bonnie Whitmore - There I Go Again

Another Americana Star is BornThree weeks ago I’d never heard of Bonnie Whitmore; but a positive review of the Mastersons; of which Bonnie’s sister Eleanor is 50% meant I received this delightful surprise through the post yesterday.Sometimes it can take me several plays of a record to get a taste for it; but with THERE I GO AGAIN it was during the first spin that I decided that I was now an unashamed fan.Even without an array of songs that are really well written, interesting and intelligent…See More

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""with Rodney you've got in my humble opinion the best singer!!!-songwriter!!! on this planet." Jeez. Talk about opening a hornet's nest! :)"

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" John you've opened up a hornet's nest with calling "Til I Gain Control Again" Rodney's best ever. Even with it being one of my favorites I still prefer any of these tunes over it "Song For…"

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Sherry L Speer commented on Alan Harrison's blog post 'Bonnie Whitmore - There I Go Again'

"Heard Bonnie for the first time last year when she did a spot with Some Dark Holler (Alabama based)...fell for her right then!"

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Alan Harrison commented on Alan Harrison's blog post 'Bonnie Whitmore - There I Go Again'

"I agree with the Dixie Chicks comparison on a couple of songs too; but felt I'd used up my quota of 'sounds likes' with Stevie and Linda :) "

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Martin Stephenson and the Daintees - California Star

Geordie Folk Troubadour grows older, gracefullyI first encountered Martin Stephenson in 1984 on the night of my one and only attempt at being a roadie; as the original incarnation of the Daintees were second on a bill of four local acts at the world famous Balmbora’s Music Hall in Newcastle. All four bands were on the same local record label and went on to varying levels of success with the bottom of the bill group being Prefab Sprout performing in public for the very first time.Martin…See More

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Carol C commented on Alan Harrison's blog post 'Bonnie Whitmore - There I Go Again'

"Well said, Alan. I heard tones of the Dixie Chicks and Lucinda Williams in there too (all in a good way!). Bonnie deserves a much higher profile."

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