Americana UK

Unearthed 1968 recording of Buck Owen and the Buckaroos to be released next month

September 3, 2026 0

More than half a century after Buck Owens and the Buckaroos took the stage at Las Vegas’ Mint Hotel and Casino, a remarkable document of the band at the height of its powers is finally seeing […]

Pieta Brown and Bo Ramsey Temecula March 2010

Classic Clip: Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey “Bad News” – venue unknown, 2010

September 3, 2026 0

Pieta Brown (53) is the daughter of beloved folk singer-songwriter Greg Brown with whom she reunited after a rather bohemian lifestyle following her parents’ separation when she was 2 years old. At the time she was […]

Anniversary Cheers: case/lang/veirs celebrates 10 years

September 3, 2026 0

Outstanding one-off album is re-released together with an album of live tracks from the tour that accompanied the album, plus a new song (on vinyl and digital). case/lang/veirs was released in 2016. In keeping with the […]

Thunder and Rain, live at the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey - 28th August 2026

Live Review: Thunder and Rain, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 28th August 2026

September 3, 2026 1

As I travelled to this evening’s show through the Lincolnshire countryside, the consequences of this long, hot summer were visible as far as the eye could see. In place of the “green and pleasant land” so […]

Track Premiere: Jaspar Lepak “On The Inside”

September 3, 2026 0

The latest song from Jaspar Lepak is an upbeat declaration of personal hope that resonates strongly with the times, making for a beacon of hope in what can seem like a darkening world. Jaspar Lepak shared […]

Classic Clips
Classic Clip: Pieta Brown with Bo Ramsey “Bad News” – venue unknown, 2010
Pieta Brown (53) is the daughter of beloved folk singer-songwriter Greg Brown with whom she reunited after a rather bohemian lifestyle following her parents’ separation when she was 2 years old. At the time she [...]
Anniversary Cheers
Anniversary Cheers: case/lang/veirs celebrates 10 years
Outstanding one-off album is re-released together with an album of live tracks from the tour that accompanied the album, plus a new song (on vinyl and digital). case/lang/veirs was released in 2016. In keeping with [...]
Classic Clips
Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975
On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an [...]
Features
The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy [...]
Interviews
Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash
As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, [...]

Video: Cole Gallagher “Chatting Through Steel (Revisited)” ft. David Hidalgo

September 3, 2026 0

Here is the dramatic video for Chatting Through Steel (Revisited) by Cole Gallagher. David Hidalgo of Los Lobos adds gritty, characterful vocals, complementing Gallagher’s own impassioned voice as he sings with compassion about immigration and the […]

Video: Grace Elizabeth Harvey “The Dream of Common Language” – the search for deeper understanding
September 4, 2026 0
Be absorbed by The Dream of Common Language by Liverpool singer-songwriter Grace Elizabeth Harvey. Opening with fluttering guitar, the song builds gently through subtle percussion and the sweet melody of Harvey’s pure voice. Her words [...]
Track Premiere: Jaspar Lepak “On The Inside”
September 3, 2026 0
The latest song from Jaspar Lepak is an upbeat declaration of personal hope that resonates strongly with the times, making for a beacon of hope in what can seem like a darkening world. Jaspar Lepak [...]
Video: Cole Gallagher “Chatting Through Steel (Revisited)” ft. David Hidalgo
September 3, 2026 0
Here is the dramatic video for Chatting Through Steel (Revisited) by Cole Gallagher. David Hidalgo of Los Lobos adds gritty, characterful vocals, complementing Gallagher’s own impassioned voice as he sings with compassion about immigration and [...]
Jack Barksdale “The Scam Song” – seem’s ok and above board…
September 2, 2026 0
Jack Barksdale takes a satirical look at the way economics appears to work for the already wealthy, or well-connected. On The Scam Song, he compares the well-known money transfer request scam to the equally well-known [...]
Video Premiere: Scott Cook “Steady For You”
September 2, 2026 1
Scott Cook and Pamela Mae’s performance of Steady For You is all about their connection: both the blend of their voices and the looks shared between them as they take joy in creating a song [...]

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