2017 – Page 118 – Americana UK

Video: The Bara Bara Band “Plimsoll”

August 16, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Clearly somewhat influenced by Stick In The Wheel, which is no bad thing, the Bara Bara Band deliver a fine updating of an old broadside ballad about the great Samuel Plimsoll, taken from their forthcoming album […]

Texas Troubadours: Chuck Hawthorne, Libby Koch & Rachel Laven, MacSorleys, Glasgow, 1st August 2017

August 15, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

These three Texan singer/songwriters played their third show of a lengthy UK and Ireland trip throughout August in a handsome Victorian bar in Glasgow. It was a freewheeling night with all three on stage for a […]

Chris Stapleton covers Glen Campbell in tribute

August 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

The country music legend that was Glen Campbell died last week following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease – we published an array of tributes to him including some from the americana community. On Thursday last week […]

Interview: Pete Gow (Case Hardin)

August 15, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Four times I’ve seen Case Hardin in the last 12 months. I doubt you’ll see a more consistent live band – whatever the bill, they are always the best thing on it and must be a […]

Romantica “Shadowlands” (At The Helm Records, 2017)

August 15, 2017 Keith Hargreaves 0

Opening with ‘Let The Light Go Through You’ Ben Kyle’s first release for seven years in the guise of Romantica is a wash of lush arrangement and hymnal vocals where his Irish inflexions are highlighted. There […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 0

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 energetic […]

Year: 2017

Video: The Bara Bara Band “Plimsoll”

Texas Troubadours: Chuck Hawthorne, Libby Koch & Rachel Laven, MacSorleys, Glasgow, 1st August 2017

Chris Stapleton covers Glen Campbell in tribute

Interview: Pete Gow (Case Hardin)

Romantica “Shadowlands” (At The Helm Records, 2017)

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash