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Blabber ‘n’ Smoke was first of all a song by Captain Beefheart. It also served as a title for a column in the great UK rock magazine ZigZag. I’ve purloined it here as it just about sums up what I do in my daily life, all I do is blabber ‘n’ smoke, blabber ‘n’ smoke etc etc. So, here, for your amusement is my blabber ‘n’ smoke.

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on December 6, 2009 at 4:20 pm | Reply rob ellen

Hi Paul I heard from Nico that your are now a FAR Reporter, welcome to our band of what I call “fellow obssesives”, Its good to have more Scottish In put, would you be interested in recieving Medicine Show cd’s I send out some from time to time usualy people who are coming round, I have Robby Hechts who is doing Celtic Connections again who you might be interested in, let me know I’ll send a wee medicine bag.

Welcome on board
Rob Ellen
on January 5, 2010 at 3:22 pm | Reply rkruegerwordpress

Hey Paul…

THanks for visiting my blog at

http://wwwpissoceanrainstormhightide.blogspot.com/

and for getting the answer on the Beatles Comix quiz.

How do we link up our webblogs? Clue me in!

Cheers, Rich
on January 14, 2010 at 11:43 pm | Reply David Otwell

Hi Paul and greetings from DeSoto Rust!

We can’t begin to thank you enough for the wonderful review of Highway Gothic. Beyond being simply happy that you dig the latest effort, we’re grateful for the “weight” your review carries. (We still use quotes from your review of our debut album in our press kit.)

We’re heading to South by Southwest in a couple of months – a big step for us. And you’re right, we need to cross the ocean.

So until then, thanks again.

Peace and all the best for 2010.

David Otwell and DeSoto Rust
on June 10, 2010 at 8:19 pm | Reply Ken

Is there an email I can send press releases to?

Thanks

Ken
on August 13, 2010 at 2:00 pm | Reply Blabber

Hi Paul,

Nice name

Might wanna check out our music:

Blabber ‘n Smoke – Commissario Tzenko (2008)

http://blabbernsmoke.bandcamp.com/

http://www.blabbernsmoke.com

With kind regards,

Arne Martens
- on August 13, 2010 at 11:23 pm | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Will do.
on November 25, 2010 at 6:12 pm | Reply Matt

Hi there

Read your blog, great stuff. If you want to check out some Scottish/amerciana music, click on:

http://www.myspace.com/matamacdonald

Didn’t know there was a Euro Americana chart! Great stuff

All the best
- on November 26, 2010 at 12:46 am | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Thanks for the comment, I’ll check out your site.
on January 18, 2011 at 9:37 pm | Reply jcassady33

Hey Paul,

Thanks for the review! I hope that we’ll be back in Scotland again this year and that our paths may cross. Happy New Year!

Joe Cassady
on February 28, 2011 at 6:52 pm | Reply Carly

Hi Paul,

Very nice blog you have here. I’ve been browsing around and think you might be interested in checking out my new CD.

I’m an indie DIY songwriter from the NYC area and recently recorded my first studio CD in Nashville with the help of some amazingly talented people. It’s a roots rock project, but with an urban attitude. Dan Baird of Georgia Satellites fame played all of the guitars. It was mixed by Vance Powell, Grammy award winner for his work with The Raconteurs, and mastered by Richard Dodd, two time Grammy winner for Tom Petty and Delbert McClinton. It was produced by Tres Sasser who was Will Hoge’s bass player for many years before branching off into production work. You can listen to the entire album on my website at http://www.carlyjamison.com or MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/carlyjamison

Please let me know if you choose to publish a review of the album as I am happy to promote your site on my website and social networking pages with links back.

Thanks.
Carly
on April 6, 2011 at 8:38 pm | Reply Foghorn Trio

Hi Paul,

Just a quick note to thank you for the review of our new CD Sud de la Louisiane on your blog. We appreciate your support and are very excited to be touring in Ireland and UK in May.
All the best,

The Foghorn Trio
http://www.foghornstringband.com
on April 13, 2011 at 6:53 pm | Reply Pete David

Hello.

Just wanted to let you know about our debut EP, Underfed and Underpaid. If you fancy a listen, you can hear it on our bandcamp page: http://petedavidandthepayrollunion.bandcamp.com/

Or if you fancy reviewing it, send me an email and I can give you a download code.

All the best!

Pete
on May 13, 2011 at 12:03 pm | Reply mr plow

Hi Paul

I’ve been tipped the wink to your site by Jeremy Searle. Would you be so kind as to e-mail me yr postal address, so that we might mail you a CD for review?

Many thanks – Mr Plow
on May 23, 2011 at 7:57 am | Reply Matt Woods

Hey man. I would love to send you a copy of my new album, The Matt Woods Manifesto, to consider for review. You can check me out at http://www.therealmattwoods.com and even stream the whole album at http://mattwoods.bandcamp.com/

If you are interested, send me an address either email of snail ail and I will send you some stuff! Thanks! Keep up the good work man.

-Matt
on July 9, 2011 at 7:44 am | Reply James Wyness

Hi Paul

I’m a regular follower of your excellent blog which keeps me connected with some great music around the place so I hope you don’t mind me getting in touch.

Based in Scotland, I work with a singer/songwriter in an acoustic duo. We write and play our own material, so I thought to email you and give you some links to our music for your interest.

We have some music at Soundcloud:-

http://soundcloud.com/t-river-blue

and on facebook:-

http://www.facebook.com/pages/T-river-blue/113097342108898?v=app_2405167945

and we have a studio demo on cd.

We’re in the alt country, acoustic roots zone and I think the songs would engage with audiences who like that kind of music. We’ve worked hard to craft our own sound and think this would be of interest to folks who like the genres we touch on.

I can’t anticipate what you’ll make of the music, but I hope you enjoy it and thanks again for sharing the blog.

cheers

James W
- on July 17, 2011 at 12:09 am | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Hi James, thanks for that. Listened to your songs on Soundcloud, thought that cry was the best one so far. Have you heard the Lost Brothers? Thought you had a touch of them in there. All the best with your work.
on July 24, 2011 at 3:29 pm | Reply James Wyness

cheers Paul – will check out the Lost Brothers – all the best with the blog
on September 2, 2011 at 5:41 pm | Reply lynx

Paul,

Was hoping you’d give my band’s new album a listen. It’s called Anarchitecture and is equal parts folk, rock, roots, celtic, jazz, funk, and hip hop. It’s a unique mix but that’s half the fun. You can listen to the whole album at bandcamp: http://beltainesfire.bandcamp.com/album/anarchitecture

Thanks for your time, love the blog!
lynx
on October 8, 2011 at 10:32 am | Reply Joelle May

Would love to get your email to send press releases/downloads for new music from Canada! Thanks in advance!
on October 26, 2011 at 9:29 pm | Reply Sean Giddings

Hey Paul! A friend of mine was reviewed by you a while back and he mentioned your site. I thought your review was excellent and thought i would send along my music, in the hopes you might fancy a listen. I’m an indie artist from Louisville, KY, currently living in LA, and I’ve just released my debut EP. Here’s some links! I hope you like what you hear! (And even if you don’t, an honest review is always appreciated!)

To hear the whole thing: http://seangiddings.bandcamp.com/

To find out more about me: http://www.seangiddings.com

If you’re interested in a review at all, don’t hesitate to contact me and i’ll send along a physical copy. Cheers!

–Sean
- on October 27, 2011 at 12:24 am | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Hi Sean, who was your friend? I’ve listened to your songs and can do a review if you want to send a disc
  - on October 27, 2011 at 12:31 am Sean Giddings
    
    Fantastic! My friend is Mark Bates, you reviewed his album “Down the Narrow”. Where shall I send the CD? My email is SeanDGiddings@gmail.com.
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on December 27, 2011 at 4:31 am | Reply Alex Culbreth

Hi Paul, we’re an alt-country/americana band from Virginia called The Parlor Soldiers if you’d like to check us out: theparlorsoldiers.com
- on December 30, 2011 at 12:49 am | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Will do
on January 11, 2012 at 7:39 pm | Reply Mandy Fer

Hi Paul,

Happy New Year.

I have an album that I’d like to get into your ears for possible review. Seed of a Pine is my debut collaboration with singer-songwriter Dave McGraw and includes guest contributions by two of my favorite musicians, Allison Russel of Po’Girl & JT Nero.

Please let me know how I may get an album to you. I’m happy to send a physical copy or a digital link.

Thank you.
Mandy

http://www.mandyfer.com
http://www.davemcgraw.net
on February 15, 2012 at 8:39 pm | Reply Kelly Pardekooper

Thanks for the review and kind words Paul! Appreciate the coverage and hope to be back to your side of the pond again soon.

Best,
Kelly Pardekooper
on February 20, 2012 at 6:43 am | Reply April

Paul~

I’m interested in getting in touch. Could you email me by visiting my site http://commonfolkmusic.wordpress.com? Thanks.
on February 26, 2012 at 6:24 pm | Reply michael rank

would love to send you a copy of my new album “KIN” to check out. at has a slew of NC players on it. members of two dollar pistols, dex romweber duo, chatham county line, trailer bride, john howie jr & the rosewood bluff, patty hurst shifter, calico haunts, and my longtime band snatches of pink. if thats cool please let me know the best mailing address to do so. much thanks!! and all the very best……michael rank
- on March 2, 2012 at 2:31 am | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Hi there, email me at paulk at americana-uk.com and we can set it up.
on February 28, 2012 at 7:29 pm | Reply Justin Stang

Hi Paul!
Would love to submit my acoustic/roots americana band Science! for your review. Is there an email address I can submit to?
Cheers,
Justin Stang
http://www.scienceseattle.com
http://www.facebook.com/scienceseattle
- on March 2, 2012 at 2:33 am | Reply Paul Kerr
  
  Hi there, email me at paulk at americana-uk.com and we can set it up
on June 2, 2012 at 2:29 am | Reply Some Velvet Evening

Evenin. Please consider us for a review. Many thanks, Carrie
http://www.somevelvetevening.com
on August 29, 2012 at 1:19 am | Reply Jim in Denver

You want real gothic americana go git some “Slim Cessna’s Auto Club” featuring Munly (and check out Munly’s solo stuff too)
on January 3, 2013 at 9:24 pm | Reply Eilidh

Hello,
I just wanted to say thank you very much for mentioning me in your Dan Stuart review!
I really appreciate it.
Eilidh
on May 26, 2013 at 4:07 pm | Reply Daniel

Hi there, just stumbled across this site there, great stuff..

Have a listen, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.soundcloud.com/daniel-meade

Cheers
DM
http://www.facebook.com/danielmeademusic