Andrew Curry writes: Donal Lunny has been at the heart of innovation in Irish music for 50 years, as a musician, arranger, and producer—since founding Planxty with Christy Moore, Andy Irvine and Liam O’Flynn—and later with The Bothy Band and... Read more →
Colin Randall writes: on the eve of St Patrick’s Day, I present Dervish as my Salut! Live Artists of the Month. A brilliant band fronted by an utterly captivating singer, this is for me an easy choice… For a measure... Read more →
Andrew Curry writes: The Scots singer Ainsley Hamill seems a bit of a well-kept secret, at least judging from her Spotify hits, but it’s not clear why. Her latest record, Fable, is her third solo record, and she’s been in... Read more →
Steve Peck writes: As a musical explorer, one of my greatest joys is to find an exceptional act that lies off the beaten path. For the last four years, I’ve been an avid follower of He Mistook Her for a... Read more →
Bill Taylor writes: take it from me, when you’re getting well into your 70s, it’s a bonus if you can remember what you had for breakfast. Don’t push me on that, though I know it always includes coffee. And as... Read more →
Colin Randall writes: we are delighted to present our new North America editor, Steve Peck. He succeeds Bill Taylor, whose superb writing will nevertheless continue to grace our pages. Steve is an American with a deep knowledge and love for... Read more →
Andrew Curry writes: It is St David’s Day today, which reminds me to write about Welsh folk music, which we probably don’t pay enough attention to here on Salut! Live. (Fernhill’s final line up: from left, Christine Cooper, Ceri Rhys... Read more →
Colin Randall writes: best song ever would be a bold claim to make on anyone’s behalf. But if I were pushed against a wall at gunpoint and ordered to choose, The Rovin' Dies Hard would be in my thoughts ...... Read more →
