June 2017 – Page 8 – Americana UK

Scott Cook “Further Down The Line” (Independent, 2017)

June 23, 2017 Maurice Hope 0

Studious Canadian-born Americana singer-songwriter Scott Cook was influenced by Woody Guthrie among others. Further Down The Line is a unique release in that it comes complete with a 132 page book; a celebration in photographs of his […]

Video: Songdog “Joy Street”

June 23, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A live version of the the title track of the latest album (out on July 28th) from Lyndon Morgans superlative outfit Songdog. One of my favourite bands ever.

Le Vent Du Nord, The Stables, Wavendon, 13th June 2017

June 22, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Quebec four piece folk sensation Le Vent Du Nord made a return visit to The Stables on a UK tour which is mostly taking in a number of folk festivals offering the group high billing. Drawing […]

Dirty Dozen: Ian Roland & Simon Yapp

June 22, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Ian Roland & Simon Yapp are a roots and Americana duo of 12 string guitar and fiddle, from Brighton, UK, with: “…more hooks than a long line fishing vessel.” Can you tell us about yourself? Where you’re from […]

CC Smugglers “Dirty Money” – Listen

June 22, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Following the success of their single ‘Rhythm’, which made BBC Radio 2 and 6’s playlists, and opening for the likes of Old Crow Medicine Show, Bruce Springsteen and Ward Thomas – CC Smugglers have released their new […]