Tag Archives: The Strawbs

HUDSON-FORD – Daylight

November 17, 2018

CBS 1977 / Esoteric 2018 Final chapter of British duo’s glamorous ride from dusk to dawn, and onto to its debut on CD. John Ford and Richard Hudson used to occupy a glittery edge of serious ensembles they yet failed … Continue reading →

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STRAWBS – The Ferryman’s Curse

February 18, 2018

Esoteric Antenna 2017 While resolution holds: adversity-defying triumph from English root-rock wanderers. It’s been 47 years since STRAWBS presented the world with an epic “Vision Of The Lady Of The Lake” which shone like a gem on their “Dragonfly” despite … Continue reading →

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VARIOUS ARTISTS – GasTank

April 6, 2017

RRAW 2016 Rock ‘n’ roll on the floor laughing, as and Tony Ashton lead their stellar guests into a razzmatazz extravaganza and bring the house down. This show didn’t have a long lifespan – its six episodes aired in the … Continue reading →

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John Ford Opts For Optimism

July 30, 2015

Last year’s was a deviation of sorts for John Ford who discarded his usual pop-rock agenda to switch into a full-on instrumental mode. Back on the vocal track, the veteran releases a new album, “A Better Day,” next week that offers, as … Continue reading →

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JOHN FORD – No Talkin’

January 28, 2014

Whole Shot 2014 Vocals thrown out the window, former Strawb turns on the stroboscopic twang and wails away. For all his folk credentials, John Ford’s always occupied the glittery end of the rustic rumble, refusing to draw a line between … Continue reading →

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