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Jingle Bells Friday – so, we are having a tree then?

December 13, 2024 0

We’re entering that point in December when it is likely that there has already been the opportunity for hitting the festive-themed sandwiches heavily, or stacking high the Winterval pizza offerings, or to have had the first […]

Live Review: Caleb Caudle and The Sweet Critters, Live at Ted’s, Wilmington, North Carolina – 7th November 2024

December 13, 2024 0

Despite several other shows in the area on this night, it didn’t have an effect on attendance as Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters drew a full house, fascinating the audience at Live at Ted’s with […]

Classic Clips: Nanci Griffith with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “On Grafton Street”’ filmed in Austin, Texas, 1997

December 13, 2024 4

Ever since hearing Nanci Griffith belt out ‘Ford Econoline’ on the NME “Tape With No Name” in 1987, Griffith has been one of my most loved female artists. Her storytelling and poetry were special, and sadly, […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 168 “Another one done”

December 13, 2024 0

Thanks for reading and another brilliant year of music. I’ve been writing for this site for a while now, as evidenced by Paul Kerr’s brilliant AUK Back Pages series, which I highly recommend as some holiday […]

AMAUK Award nominee Julian Taylor to tour UK and Ireland

December 13, 2024 0

Toronto singer-songwriter, 4x Juno nominee, and UK Americana Music Awards nominee Julian Taylor has announced his return to the UK & Ireland in early 2025 following a year of European shows celebrating the release of his […]

Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Nanci Griffith with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “On Grafton Street”’ filmed in Austin, Texas, 1997

Ever since hearing Nanci Griffith belt out ‘Ford Econoline’ on the NME “Tape With No Name” in 1987, Griffith has been one of my most loved female artists. Her storytelling and poetry were special, and [...]
Essentials

Essentials: The Top 10 David Olney Songs

It was the late great Townes Van Zandt who said “Anytime anyone asks me who my favourite music writers are, I say Mozart, Lightning Hopkins, Bob Dylan and David Olney…. David Olney is one of [...]
Interviews

Interview: Peter Bruntnell on the bouzouki, Vancouver, Ringo, The Cousins, NFB and Houdini

It must be noted that the word “sublime” can never be used enough. If there were any justice in the music world, Peter Bruntnell would be selling records by the pound, although the so-called cult [...]
Continental Shift

Continental Shift 4. Germany

Americana in one of Europe’s largest music markets. We’re now into the second half of this series and it marks a move away from those countries where americana music is quite marginalised to a set [...]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Ben Stubbs

It’s a shame that so many excellent singer/songwriters go underappreciated by those who purchase or stream music. That’s something we would like to help rectify by presenting this top-notch 15 minutes of original songs from [...]

Track Premiere: Loudon Wainwright III “Primrose Hill”

December 13, 2024 0

Earlier this year the legendary Loudon Wainwright III (whom we’re sure requires no introduction) played a three-night residency at Nell’s Jazz and Blues in London. The shows were recorded and twenty-one of the songs are used […]

Video: Mary Bue “Right Now”

December 13, 2024 0

The latest single from Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mary Bue is an upbeat, infectious song that will get you moving. “Right Now” is delivered with a sense of urgency, propelled along by Steve Price’s bass and Richard Medek’s […]

Essentials: The Top 10 David Olney Songs

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It was the late great Townes Van Zandt who said “Anytime anyone asks me who my favourite music writers are, I say Mozart, Lightning Hopkins, Bob Dylan and David Olney…. David Olney is one of the […]

Interview: Peter Bruntnell on the bouzouki, Vancouver, Ringo, The Cousins, NFB and Houdini

December 12, 2024 0

It must be noted that the word “sublime” can never be used enough. If there were any justice in the music world, Peter Bruntnell would be selling records by the pound, although the so-called cult hero’s […]

Preview: Sarah McQuaid is back on the road for 2025

December 12, 2024 0

Having taken some time off from the road after her marathon three-month autumn UK and USA tour, singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is beginning 2025 with a short run of UK shows — starting in her adopted hometown […]

Something for the weekend: The Milk Carton Kids “The First Noel”

December 13, 2024 1

Well that’s it from us for another week and we leave you dear reader with a track from our brothers from another mother(s) The Milk Carton Kids whose new album “Christmas in a Minor Key” [...]
Jingle Bells Friday – so, we are having a tree then?

December 13, 2024 0

We’re entering that point in December when it is likely that there has already been the opportunity for hitting the festive-themed sandwiches heavily, or stacking high the Winterval pizza offerings, or to have had the [...]
Track Premiere: Loudon Wainwright III “Primrose Hill”

December 13, 2024 0

Earlier this year the legendary Loudon Wainwright III (whom we’re sure requires no introduction) played a three-night residency at Nell’s Jazz and Blues in London. The shows were recorded and twenty-one of the songs are [...]
Video: Mary Bue “Right Now”

December 13, 2024 0

The latest single from Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mary Bue is an upbeat, infectious song that will get you moving. “Right Now” is delivered with a sense of urgency, propelled along by Steve Price’s bass and Richard [...]
Echo Valley “Crabbuckit” –

December 12, 2024 0

Some bands would have gone for the easy choice – The Andersons – since Echo Valley are a family affair: Elizabeth Anderson on lead vocal and acoustic guitar, Olivia Anderson (banjo) and Emily Anderson (fiddle) [...]

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