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Sidetracks And Detours present PASS IT ON 37 weekly walkabout supplement 28 1 2024

Texan history is a tale that most people do not know in its entirety. This is why, for more than 20 years, we have been working from the island and from Teguise to learn about the connections that the Canary Islands and Lanzarote have with The Lone Star State.
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Jazz in the New Millennium: LIVE AND WELL

first comprehensive overview of jazz in the 21st Century,
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ONE HARE, ONE OWL;   Jenny Bray discusses new album with Steve Bewick

For his first serving of Hot Biscuits in 2024 radio presenter Steve Bewick (below left) laid on some fine fare. Amidst healthy portions of fine jazz Steve introduced the album by Jenny Bray, played some tracks off the album and spoke to Jenny about them. The interview made really good listening and Steve and Jenny have graciously allowed me to set the interview into print on our pages to share with our readers
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A LOVE LETTER: to and from Manchester

These are not just sources of Mancunian pride and bragging rights, these accolades reflect the public image and reputation of the city, support jobs and help attract further investment.
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SHANE MACGOWAN: HIS LEGACY OF POETRY AND SONG

what is worship if not holding onto and sharing memories, trading even the sharpest words between lives gathered together?
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DYLAN´S WRITING STANDARDS

Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan seldom speaks and can go years without saying a word in public
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Sidetracks And Detours present PASS IT ON 36 weekend walkabout Supplement 21 1 2024

Critics pointed out that Cecil Sharp and his educated middle class folk music collecting coterie were really purloining the ‘music of the people’
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Anthony J. M. Brady CELEBRATNG BLAISDON

There are echoes of the days of Cider With Rose, and even All Creatures Great And Small,. though Tony is far too humble to  place himself in proximity with  Laurie Lee And James Herriott. Nevertheless, he has a wonderful turn of phrase such as
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SCORING ON DEBUT : 10 great players

When I read a list of ´bes of´or ´most like music´ I always find it intriguing, frequently find it infuriating but never find it exactly matches my own
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GORILLAZ IN THE MIST

Murdoc concludes, “The hallowed tones of Cracker Island will soundtrack our collective ascension into the new dimension! JOIN ME!”