Sunday 28 June 2015

20,000 views!

 Hello!


 I am delighted to see that this blog has reached 20,000 pageviews! 

 I started it in 2011 because I felt a real urge to share with others the songs and artists I respect and to give my opinion on musical issues. Four years later, I feel I have succeeded. 

 Highlights have included choosing songs for Radio 2, interviewing The Kennedys and Eddi Reader, meeting Edwina Hayes and Kieran Goss and attracting the attention of Martika, Paul YoungJohn Illsley and Mark O'Connor

 I want to thank all of my readers for your support. Here's to another four years and hopefully many more views!

 Liz x

Friday 12 June 2015

Review: Maura Kennedy - Villanelle

 Hi!


 In my last post I recounted the wonderful night I spent in Southport watching The Kennedys, during which I picked up a copy of Maura Kennedy's new solo album.

 Having listened to and greatly enjoyed Villanelle: The Songs of Maura Kennedy and B.D. Love, I wrote a piece for Cuckoo Review detailing how the album came into existence - because it has quite unconventional roots - and giving an overview of the different musical styles it incorporates.

 I hope you enjoy reading it.

 Liz x