Danny McGaw’s indelible, new album “Mystery Parade” (December 18th) weds a particularly Northern English folk sensibility to the banjos, harmonicas, and rhythms of American bluegrass and blues.

Wells the Traveler — One for the Dreamers

Vandam started as a joke. With the release of their latest single, they sure aren’t one anymore.

Earlier this year, as I sought shelter from a muggy summer evening in a Kansas City pub, I had the good fortune to hear Danny McGaw and his band for the first time. The quality of the musicianship and the lyrics coming from the stage were striking, and I am happy to report that Danny has released his Eccles Road CD so the rest of you can hear his music too.

Born in Salford and initially embarking on a career as a professional footballer until injury forced a change of career plan, Danny McGaw’s first forays into the world of music began in the pubs of Greater Manchester before eventually leaving the UK for the US.

We’re only halfway through summer, but rock legend Vandam is already giving us more to look forward to in the fall.