He maybe a veteran of the Americana scene through bands like The Guthries, but Gabriel Minnikin is a man stepping out alone. With a unique gravelly voice born out of the depths of Nova Scotia, Minnikin has just released 'Parakeets with Parasols', an album described in some quarters as 'Tom Waits meets The Wizard of Oz'. Americana-UK caught up with the Manchester-based musician for a quick Dirty Dozen