2017 – Page 133 – Americana UK

Enderby’s Room “Enderby’s Room” (Fika Recordings, 2017)

August 1, 2017 David Cowling 0

This is Dan Mayfield’s first record as band leader. He’s worked with Darren Hayman, The Wave Pictures and Allo Darlin’, and his own sound isn’t too far away from those artists. It is a gentle blend […]

Avett Brothers cover Soundgarden at Newport Folk Festival – Watch

August 1, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

So many ace performances coming out of Newport this year. Rolling Stone Country reports: “The Avett Brothers have become a mainstay at the Newport Folk Festival, and on Saturday afternoon at the legendary Rhode Island gathering, […]

Ryan Adams wages Trump-style Twitter war on the Strokes

August 1, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

This will cheer you up over your cornflakes. Stereogum reports: “Did Ryan Adams just get around to reading Meet Me In The Bathroom? There’s a moment in the book, Lizzy Goodman’s great oral history of the early-’00s […]

Track Premiere: Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light “Song to My Bartender” – Listen

August 1, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Here’s a nice new track we’ve got exclusively for you this morning. Erik Flores and Amelia Rose Logan’s songs as Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light have been described as “modern dime westerns” and this is as good an example […]

Video: Iron & Wine “Thomas County Law”

August 1, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

From his forthcoming new album, Beast Epic, due on August 25th, comes this excellent song and an equally excellent video.

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

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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 […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

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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 outfits […]

Year: 2017

Enderby’s Room “Enderby’s Room” (Fika Recordings, 2017)

Avett Brothers cover Soundgarden at Newport Folk Festival – Watch

Ryan Adams wages Trump-style Twitter war on the Strokes

Track Premiere: Fairbanks & the Lonesome Light “Song to My Bartender” – Listen

Video: Iron & Wine “Thomas County Law”

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

Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”