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August 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Walter “Wolfman” Washington: My Future Is My Past
Walter “Wolfman” Washington My Future Is My Past Anti/Epitaph The New Orleans soul and blues man is in devastatingly fine form here without his regular band, opening with a slug from (presumably) a whisky tumbler and then just his own voice and acoustic guitar. Next up he’s joined by the great Irma Thomas and it’s […]Archive
July 21, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 125 – Russell Self
Welcome to episode 125 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Here I had a chat with Russell Self. He’s a Wellington-based, English-born musician and poet. Russell’s held many jobs, let many more go, he’s been a busker, a troubadour, he recites his own poems and sings covers – he also […]Archive
May 15, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
John Oates: Arkansas
John Oates Arkansas PS Records One of the strangest things you’ll hear – or hear about – in music this year is John Oates doing a country album. Yes, he of Hall & Oates, the Maneater/She’s Gone co-creator. There’s nothing on this album that sounds like anything he did with Daryl Hall. And there’s no […]Archive
May 7, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Roy Buchanan: Telemaster Live in ’75
Roy Buchanan Telemaster Live in ‘75 Powerhouse Records This is the third in a series of previously unreleased live gigs – and though it’s not all 1975 (the first six songs are from the year on the title card, the final two come from 1973, the band is largely the same for all) it is […]Archive
April 19, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 112 – Darren Watson on ‘Too Many Millionaires’
Welcome to episode 112 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I had a conversation with Darren Watson. You might remember that he was the subject of the very first episode of Sweetman Podcast. If you want a career overview and you missed it at the time go back and […]Archive
April 17, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Squirrel Nut Zippers: Beasts of Burgundy
Squirrel Nut Zippers Beasts of Burgundy Southern Broadcasting Squirrel Nut Zippers – helluva band! Good band! Fun band. Expert across many styles, but always a good-time New Orleans-y swagger and stomp to the fore, and certainly that’s the case here on what is the band’s first studio album in 18 years; it’s not a reunion […]Archive
April 16, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Wynton Marsalis Septet: United We Sing
Wynton Marsalis Septet United We Sing: Best of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Galas Blue Engine Records Comprised of recordings across the years 2003 – 2007 this collection showcases the always-sublime Wynton Marsalis Septet in a range of song settings, from a lurching, soul-drenched blues-makeover of Lenny Kravitz’ Are You Gonna Go My Way (unlikely […]Archive
April 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
I Wrote The Liner Notes For Darren Watson’s New Album – Too Many Millionaires
I’ve been asked a few times to write testimonials – mostly for funding applications, for an artist seeking a residency or some such. Once or twice I’ve been asked to writer liner notes. Most recently Darren Watson asked me if I’d contribute some words to his brand new, upcoming album, Too Many Millionaires. I was […]Archive
April 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats: Groovin’ In Greaseland
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats Groovin’ In Greaseland Alligator Records Here’s one of those albums – that will please existing fans of this band/sound/genre and is also the perfect business card, the perfect entry point – if you’ve heard of Rick Estrin & The Nightcats but didn’t know where to start, or if you’re worried there […]Archive
March 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 429
The Robert Cray Band, Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark (1988) I have fond memories of discovering Robert Cray, all wrapped up with my childhood and moving into my early teen years. My mum bought Bad Influence on what I’m sure was a whim; I don’t reckon any of us knew anything about him until […]Archive
February 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman