Albums
The Willie Nelson Family – Album Review
By Roger Sharman There are very, very few folks in this world who can be considered to be true musical royalty. Willie Nelson, George Strait, Kris Kristofferson, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn are the ones that immediately spring to mind that we are fortunate...
Jon Wolfe – ‘Dos Carazones’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman Wednesday 3rd September saw the release of one of the most important releases of the year in my opinion, in the shape of Oklahoma born and bred, Jon Wolfe and his ‘Dos Corazones’ album. Now, why important I imagine you are saying. Well, it’s important...
Kayla Ray – ‘Songs of Extreme Isolation, Economic Crisis and Other Funny Things’ Ep Release
By Roger Sharman Friday (3rd September) saw the return of Waco, Texas native, and one of my favourite people in the world, Kayla Ray’s latest EP release ‘Songs of Extreme Isolation, Economic Crisis and Other Funny Things’. The title of the release is something that we...
John R. Miller Depreciated Album Review
By Roger Sharman A few weeks back saw the eagerly awaited release of the third album by one of my favourite artists around at the moment, Mr John R. Miller, following on from 2018’s incredible ‘The Trouble You Follow’ long player. Originating from a small panhandle...
American Aquarium Slappers, Bangers and Certified Twangers Vol.1
Album Review by Roger Sharman. The release of 2018’s ‘Thing’s Change’ album was a really significant moment in the story of American Aquarium. It was the first release since North Carolina native, BJ Barham announced on Facebook, back in April 2017 that...
Jamie Richards ‘The Real Deal’ Album Review.
BY ROGER SHARMAN This past week has been graced with the release of Jamie Richards new long player, ‘The Real Deal’. This is the seventh studio album from the Oklahoma native, and it's made up of twelve tracks, which include the duets, ‘Deep in Your Bones’ with David...
Royce Johns “One Last Two Step” Album Review.
By Roger Sharman Recently, young Central Iowan artist Royce Jones released his sophomore album, ‘One last Two Step’. It's a mixture of original songs and covers. For One Last Two Step, Royce has been able to gather a star-studded cast of studio musicians, producers...
Ted Russell Kamp – ‘Down in the Den’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman Just over twelve months ago. I was lucky enough to go and see Shooter Jennings at the Bluebird Theatre in Denver, Colorado. Not only that, I got to meet Ted and have a brief chat with him and in that short conversation it struck me what an incredible...
TJ Hernandez – ‘Destination Unknown’ Album Review
By Roger Sharman. I’m a little late to the party here, but better late than never right? I’ll apologise to TJ and to everyone else, the little one-liners and witticisms have been getting harder and harder to come up with over the course of the Pandemic, so I’ve not...
Mike and the Moonpies ‘Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart’
Reviewed by Roger Sharman It’s not often that I get taken by surprise by a release, but this one had totally slipped under my radar. Mike and the Moonpies released ‘Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart’ to coincide with the birthday of the late, great Gary...