2017 – Page 134 – Americana UK

Interview: Paul Spencer (Maverick Festival)

July 31, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Ten years and still kickin’ was the recent tagline to Maverick Festival, which has had a decade at the top of the tree when it comes to putting on Alt-country, Americana and Roots festivals in the […]

Interview: Brooks Williams

July 31, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Brooks Williams is an elegant man. He has the air of being learned, of art from every pore – he’s charming and is the processor of a killer smile. He’s also the owner of some serious […]

Luke Tuchscherer “Always Be True” (Clubhouse Records, 2017)

July 31, 2017 Michael Farley 0

This is the second solo album release from Bedford based singer songwriter Luke Tuchscherer (pronounced Tuck-Shearer) and it is a real cracker. Tuchscherer who previously had a stint as singer and drummer with The Whybirds has […]

John Murry + Lucas & King, St Mary’s Church, Guildford, 22nd July 2017

July 31, 2017 Martin Fisher 0

Upon arriving at the cobbled graveyard front entrance of St Mary’s church (with the support act having already begun) I could see looking at me in the shadows, by the corner of his tour van, the […]

Jason Isbell: most Nashville country is “real bad music”

July 31, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Jason Isbell has given an interesting interview to Rolling Stone Country over the weekend – there’s a few gem quotes in it. They report: “A few years ago, Jason Isbell was an ex-member of Drive-By Truckers, […]

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 […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

August 28, 2026 1

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