Chris Difford Archives – Just Listen To This

Cornbury Music Festival 2019 Announces More Artists And Return Of Caffe Nero Stage

by Pete Sargeant | May 29, 2019

The family-friendly Festival piles on the goodies at the Caffe Nero stage… Cornbury Music...

Chris Simmons

by Pete Sargeant | Dec 7, 2018

A purveyor of often moody compositions that nevertheless connect with the listener, Simmons seems to already have his own style, though perhaps a trace of Elliot Smith or Nick Drake may be found by the discerning. Up at the Cornbury Festival, Just Listen To This had the chance to get Chris to tell his own story in an impromptu session. Thanks, amigo…

Paul Carrack

by Pete Sargeant | Nov 24, 2018

Paul Carrack has added value to every ensemble he has played with. His series of solo albums are rich with tuneful and relatable songs that seem to stand outside time and trends and like Randy Newman or George Jones you will still enjoy them for years to come. This time around with the release of These Days, the songcraft and top-notch players have created a genuine classic album. Carrack gives direct and informative answers, so do please enjoy this relaxed conversation…

Paul Carrack – These Days (Deluxe Edition)

by Pete Sargeant | Sep 30, 2018

Carrack imbues his songs with uncommon connectivity and warmth. It is easy for any human being to recognise a situation or a dilemma sketched out by this writer and empathise, understand, ponder.