rescuing musical virtue in distress.
Although there were always folk themes running through the solo work of the three individuals that make up The Lost Trades, it was balanced by elements of acoustic pop, blues, even occasionally pushing into more rock and roll sonic territory in some cases. It seems that it is in the coming together of Jamie R... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself looking for a great example of gestalt, then look no further than the band that is The Lost Trades. I've seen these guys perform individually before but what has happened by this coming together is truly transformational. They have a natural ability to gather together a tight vocal harmony that would... Continue Reading →
It feels almost like getting the full set. I’ve recently had music in from both Tamsin Quin and Phil Cooper and as this little pop-folk triptych seem to swirl around in various matched and mixed combinations popping up on each others records or playing in each others bands, it seem entirely right that I have... Continue Reading →
Even though it is demonstrably not true, I have been tarred with a reputation for hating covers of songs and those who make them. But I will say that if you are going to attempt a song already in the popular canon, especially one as well known as this, then you need to be either... Continue Reading →
I’m sure there are just as many, if not more, acoustic, solo, guitar slingers around now than there ever has been. Sadly in this age where anyone on a gap year feels the need, and sadly the entitlement, to be a musician, the increased musical traffic has not resulted in an upsurge in quality songs... Continue Reading →
A stalwart of the local scene as part of the duo Juiceyacoustic, it is Jamie’s solo, original work that resonate most memorably with me, evoking such classic songwriters as Squeeze’s Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook, Crowded House’s Neil Finn and Justin Currie of Del Amitri fame. There is something in the classic guitar lines and... Continue Reading →