Americana UK

Just Because…

April 23, 2024 0

Things have changed, someone once sang, and it certainly seems that Seasons can change. You’ll recall that the big flights to Rwanda scheme was definitely going to happen in Spring, although we were told just recently […]

Sara Petite, Live at The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey, 12th April 2024

Live Review; Sara Petite, The Town Hall, Kirton In Lindsey – 12th April 2024

April 23, 2024 0

This evening’s performance at Lincolnshire’s premier Americana Music venue, the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey, saw the return of last year’s headline act for the (THL) Festival, Sara Petite, supported by the same incredible musicians that […]

Video: Iron & Wine “Anyone’s Game”

April 23, 2024 0

Check out the latest video from the ever-popular Iron & Wine. ‘Anyone’s Game’ is full of playful melody and ambitious spirit, an upbeat song that hooks in the listener with infectious rhythms and fabulous percussion. The […]

Steve Dawson to release new album “Ghosts”

April 22, 2024 0

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Steve Dawson has announced the release of his latest album ‘Ghosts’ on Pravda Records on 14th June 2024. The album’s ten songs were largely written between 2017 and 2023, and combine “intimate confessions and […]

Richard Thompson “Freeze” – emotional statues

April 22, 2024 0

Well, obviously we don’t need to explain who Richard Thompson is to you, dear musically aware reader, and if you’ve been paying attention to our news stories you’ll already know about the upcoming album and tour. […]

Features

For The Sake Of The Song: Bob Frank “Red Neck, Blue Collar”

Memphis legend Jim Dickinson called Bob Frank “The greatest songwriter you never heard”, having known him from the early ‘60s Memphis music scene. While Bob Frank styled himself as a folk musician he wrote his [...]
Features

The Song Remains: Richard “Dickey” Betts (1943-2024)

Innovative guitar player for one of history’s iconic bands. As of 18th April 2024, when Forest Richard Betts died at home in Sarasota, Florida, of cancer and COPD, Jai Johnny Johnson AKA “Jaimoe” became the [...]
Essentials

Essentials: The Top 10 Josh Ritter Songs

Josh Ritter is one of those artists who ticks every box: his vocals are smooth and warm, his words possess a rare poetic lyricism and his ability to craft and compose consistently beautiful songs is [...]
Features

Americana One Two Three

We were a bit surprised when The Count dropped in this morning, as there was something a little different about him – he was still counting of course, because he loves to count, but this [...]
Features

VERSIONS: “Killing the Blues”

Towns and venues across the Highlands of Scotland are not often listed in an artist’s tour itinerary. Last month, it came as a pleasant surprise to find out that Robert Vincent was playing a venue [...]

For The Sake Of The Song: Bob Frank “Red Neck, Blue Collar”

April 22, 2024 0

Memphis legend Jim Dickinson called Bob Frank “The greatest songwriter you never heard”, having known him from the early ‘60s Memphis music scene. While Bob Frank styled himself as a folk musician he wrote his own […]

Live Review: Ramblin’ Roots Revue, Bucks University, 5th-7th April 2024

April 22, 2024 5

The Ramblin’ Roots Revue is a small boutique festival held annually at Bucks University in High Wycombe. Its origins dwell in the history of Clubhouse Records and Tristin Tipping and ex Borderline man Noel Crompton. Their […]

The Song Remains: Richard “Dickey” Betts (1943-2024)

April 22, 2024 2

Innovative guitar player for one of history’s iconic bands. As of 18th April 2024, when Forest Richard Betts died at home in Sarasota, Florida, of cancer and COPD, Jai Johnny Johnson AKA “Jaimoe” became the last […]

Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson “Here Comes That Train Again” – locomotive nostalgia

April 22, 2024 0

Sometimes we surprise ourselves with the songs that we never got around to running as part of Tracks, and revisiting the email pile turned up this gem. Yeah, the album came out a while ago (2022 […]

Video Premiere: Claudia Buzzetti “Planet Labirinto”

April 22, 2024 0

Here’s the latest single from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Claudia Buzzetti. ‘Planet Labirinto’ begins with rhythmic acoustic guitar, reinforced by subtle percussion from Luca Ferrari, before the introduction of Buzzetti’s distinctive voice. As the song grows, with Alberto Ferrari’s […]

Just Because…

April 23, 2024 0

Things have changed, someone once sang, and it certainly seems that Seasons can change. You’ll recall that the big flights to Rwanda scheme was definitely going to happen in Spring, although we were told just [...]
Video: Iron & Wine “Anyone’s Game”

April 23, 2024 0

Check out the latest video from the ever-popular Iron & Wine. ‘Anyone’s Game’ is full of playful melody and ambitious spirit, an upbeat song that hooks in the listener with infectious rhythms and fabulous percussion. [...]
Richard Thompson “Freeze” – emotional statues

April 22, 2024 0

Well, obviously we don’t need to explain who Richard Thompson is to you, dear musically aware reader, and if you’ve been paying attention to our news stories you’ll already know about the upcoming album and [...]
Stephen McCarthy & Carla Olson “Here Comes That Train Again” – locomotive nostalgia

April 22, 2024 0

Sometimes we surprise ourselves with the songs that we never got around to running as part of Tracks, and revisiting the email pile turned up this gem. Yeah, the album came out a while ago [...]
Video Premiere: Claudia Buzzetti “Planet Labirinto”

April 22, 2024 0

Here’s the latest single from multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Claudia Buzzetti. ‘Planet Labirinto’ begins with rhythmic acoustic guitar, reinforced by subtle percussion from Luca Ferrari, before the introduction of Buzzetti’s distinctive voice. As the song grows, with Alberto [...]

Our latest live and book reviews

Our latest features and interviews