the jayhawks

Expanding contributions and embracing The Jayhawks’ broader influences, XOXO’s wide-ranging musical moods reaches out to a wider audience while never disappointing the faithful.

The Jayhawks are to release Back Roads and Abandoned Motels, a new studio album, on Friday, July 13. Produced by Gary Louris, John Jackson and Ed Ackerson. It features nine songs co-written by Louris with other artists alongside two of Gary’s latest compositions.

An album that provides all the Jayhawks elements that keep the fans hoping for another album, yet still managing to strike forth into new territory. It isn’t simply good to see them back – it’s better than ever to see them back.

Paul heads to Leytonstone’s ‘What’s Cookin’ for an evening of great entertainment from Mark Olson and his wife Ingunn Ringvold. Supported by Welsh/Mississippi duo Lewis and Leigh. Another superb night he shares for you here.

To be following your creative instincts with such certitude at this stage of a musical career is rare and to be applauded, especially when the results are as warm and refreshing as Good-bye Lizelle.

Paul witnesses an unforgettable gig from one of his favourite bands The Jayhawks at Shepherds Bush Empire with the added bonus of a support slot from the UK’s The Rockingbirds. Read his live review.

Two-time Grammy-nominated Kim Richey opens her latest album with the title track “Wreck you Wheels” and the line “you can count the words…”. This is an album where the words do count. The album is woven through with emotional honesty and a multitude of co-written tracks with the likes of Will Kimbrough, the Jayhawks Mark Olson and the very talented Boo Hewerdine. These are treasured ingredients from a world of …