Tag: Nick Drake

Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons

by | 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…

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Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill

Jack Carty & Gus Gardiner – Hospital Hill

by | Jun 27, 2018

This is a special project from Carty and Gardiner, recorded out in Sydney. The pair have worked together on many occasions, so this collection has the working relationship already established and hence the concentration here is on the impact of the material, Members of the Australian Chamber Orchestra are heard during the programme

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Sam Brothers

Sam Brothers

by | May 28, 2018

He’s young, he writes songs, he draws on on some perhaps unusual but classic roots influences..and here, Sam Brothers answers some of our questions, painting a picture of where he’s at and where he’s heading. Thanks, Sam

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Judith Owen – redisCOVERed

Judith Owen – redisCOVERed

by | May 23, 2018

Owen is one of our favourite artists here at Just Listen To This – on account of her imagination, musical skills, choice of accompanists, beguiling voice, bravery and waspish humour.

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Jon Allen – Blue Flame

Jon Allen – Blue Flame

by | Apr 24, 2018

Easily one of our favourite songwriters, Allen has a husky, soulful voice to be envied and a way with a tune. Females love his intimate delivery and the chaps marvel at his melodic and emphatic guitar playing and slivers of harp.

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Steve Logan – In The Spotlight

Steve Logan – In The Spotlight

by | Feb 11, 2018

Steve Logan is a singer – songwriter – instrumentalist with a new album due. We had the chance to run some questions – triggered by his songs – past Logan and can present his thoughtful and informative answers. Thank you, Steve

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Tom Chaplin – The Wave

Tom Chaplin – The Wave

by | Oct 30, 2016

By his own admission, Keane frontman Tom Chaplin pretty much hit rock bottom a couple of years ago, with his own demons in the form of substance addiction sending him to the Priory. He says he thought he was a goner, he couldn’t breathe and all was collapsing in on him. Bravely, he blames nobody else for bad choices he made. Now, at just 37 this Hastings lad has a chance of enhanced family life and a career revival.

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