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Album Review: Chris Murphy “Live In England” by Paul Russell, Americana UK
This new album is a live recording, captured last year at Sheffield’s The Dorothy Pax, now sadly closed. Murphy explains. “Playing my songs live, in front of an audience, alone—with nothing more than a violin, a few guitar pedals, and a vocal mic—is what I live for. This is my temple. My canvas. My potter’s…
Read MoreVideo Review: Live in England’s “Small Wonder” by Andrew Frolish, Americana UK
Here is a spellbinding rendition of ‘Small Wonder’ by violin maestro, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Chris Murphy, who has just released a magical 12-song live album, “Live in England”. Recorded at the popular grassroots venue The Dorothy Pax in Sheffield, this collection showcases Murphy’s captivating, charismatic performances. The LA-based player is a serious talent, whose songs bring together raw…
Read MoreChris Murphy Featured on BBC Radio Ulster’s The Late Show with John Kerr
We’re thrilled to share that “Wolves of Laredo” from Chris Murphy’s Live in England album was recently featured on BBC Radio Ulster’s The Late Show with John Kerr. Chris is honored to have his track played on such a respected platform and deeply appreciates the support from BBC Radio and its listeners. Sharing “Wolves of…
Read MoreLive Preview: Maverick Festival, Easton Farm Park, Suffolk – 4th–6th July 2025
“A highlight in the Americana musical calendar is always the annual Maverick Festival in Suffolk. The first Americana festival in the UK, Maverick has been attracting audiences to the barns of Easton Farm Park since 2008. As other festivals struggle to survive in the current musical and economic climate, Maverick continues to draw in international…
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