Buck Curran and Tompkins Square have done a fine job here, both in paying tribute to the late great Jack Rose and bringing in a number of superb players. Fantastic stuff and a real testament to the quality of current material available to those who seek it.
Originally released in 2003 on CD, VHF records are to reissue Pelt’s Pearls From The River on vinyl for the first time. It features the “classic” Pelt trio lineup of Jack Rose, Mike Gangloff, and Patrick Best.
Our Folk Music Friday is back with our video showcase of some of the best there is in folk music from both the past and present. Featuring: Emily Smith, Jiggy, Bert Jansch, Fairport Convention, Marry Waterson and many more.
Our Song of the Day is a lovely tune from Grey Reverend which is dedicated to the late great Jack Rose: “A song written for a good friend and a great musician February 16, 1971 – December 5, 2009”
A special feature on Cian Nugent & The Cosmos. Including a review of the new Hire Purchase 7” as well as a video interview and live performance footage from Architects of Harmonic Rooms.
The Black Twig Pickers are back with a new album Rough Carpenters. All those small musical nuances go to make up the unique whole…As Gangloff explains, “It’s not the melody, it’s the moss.”
The Black Twig Pickers got together on Valentines day last year to record a fitting tribute to their good pal, Jack Rose. You can listen to and download below.
