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Overton Music artist: Russ Green - Stone Cold - New Release Review

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 I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Stone Cold , from Russ Green , and it's a driving blues rocker. Opening with Lint Redux , you are immediately in the middle of a swampy blues with modern effects. With a firm foot stomp by Felix Pollard on drums and Vic Jackson on bass Russ Green on harmonica and vocals really has the earthy feel. Giles Corey on slide gives the track great grease and Green's harp work is strong. Excellent opener. 12 Feet of Water opens with a terrific harmonica aria before grinding into a super drum driven romp. With the feel that I can only describe as Hill Country , Green delivers such soulful vocals, comforted by Joe Monroe on keys, this track just grabs you. Green's harmonica is like a shuddering wind blowing through you with the thumping bass of Vic Jackson and Vince Agwada on guitar. Excellent! Easy going shuffle, Nobody Knows has a smooth, supple melody with backing acoustic guitar, minimal drum work and melodic ha...
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CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL TICKETS GO ON SALE DECEMBER 1

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CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL TICKETS GO ON SALE ON 1 DECEMBER Tickets for next year’s Cambridge Folk Festival, one of the most prestigious folk festivals in the world, will go on sale on Tuesday 1 December at 10am. This year, as part of its aim to develop young audiences, Cambridge Live has introduced new reduced ticket prices for 16-17 and 18-21 year olds, and retained the 2015 price for 5-15 year olds. The Cambridge Folk Festival, which has been running since 1965, is renowned for its eclectic mix of folk styles. It provides an opportunity for festival-goers to enjoy world famous folk acts alongside the finest country, blues and roots artists, acclaimed singer-songwriters, world music and the best traditional artists from the UK and Ireland. Held in the beautiful parkland setting of Cherry Hinton Hall, the Festival is known for its relaxed atmosphere, excellent facilities and family friendliness. It offers something f...
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Passenger, Joan Armatrading, Frank Turner, Joan Baez / Cambridge Folk Festival - First names announced

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CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 2015 - FIRST NAMES ANNOUNCED “For sheer class and integrity, it can’t be beaten.”  THE INDEPENDENT Joan Baez  (Sat),  Passenger  (Sun),  Frank Turner  (Fri),  Joan Armatrading  (Sun)  John Butler Trio  (Sat),  Nick Mulvey  (Fri),  Wilko Johnson  (Fri)  The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain  (Sun),  The Unthanks  (Sat)  Show of Hands  (Sat & Sun),  Katzenjammer (Thurs),  Altan  (Fri)  Treacherous Orchestra  (Sat),  Danú  (Sun),  Shooglenifty  (Sat & Sun)  Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting & Nancy Kerr  (Sun),  Peggy Seeger  (Fri)  Bella Hardy  (Sun),  Amsterdam Klezmer Band  (Fri),  The Lone Bellow  (Sat & Sun)  Chris Smither  (Fri),  Angaleena Presley  (Fri),  Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker  (T...
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