2017 – Page 152 – Americana UK

The Whybirds, The Portland Arms, Cambridge, 7th July 2017

July 14, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Well – after three studio albums, a live album, EPs, singles and many gigs – that’s it for the Whybirds. Having an announced an indefinite hiatus the Americana band are currently undertaking their last few live […]

Van Morrison “Bring it on home to me” – Listen

July 14, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Not that this going to become a habit – although it very possibly could – but following on from yesterday’s Real News about Van Morrison’s upcoming album Roll with the punches (due out this September) it is […]

Video: The Rails “The Cally”

July 14, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

From their new album Other People, out on 1 September and supported by a UK tour, comes this poignant and powerful song. The footage is 8mm film from the 50’s and 60’s from James Walbourne’s family […]

Ten new country artists you have to hear- according to Rolling Stone

July 13, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

OK, maybe we’re overdosing on the Rolling Stone derived news stories but summer’s supposed to be the “silly season” for news and there’s not that much happening elsewhere right now. There’s one UK act in here […]

Danny & The Champions Of The World “Brilliant Light” (Loose Music, 2017)

July 13, 2017 Peter Churchill 0

For his new Champions album Danny Wilson wanted something different, a collaborative effort that encouraged all the band members to contribute to the song writing process. So, over a period of months and a number of […]

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0

In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]

Cover art for Danni Nicholls album "Making Moves"

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

July 1, 2026 0

Top-class vocals and production complement finely crafted personal lyrics of love, loss and hope from UK-born now Nashville-based artist. One of the joys in reviewing albums for Americana UK is that moment when you first play […]

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

July 1, 2026 0

The music of Alton and Rabon Delmore continues to influence generations of singers and songwriters across multiple genres. From their first appearance as the Delmore Brothers at the 1926 Athens Fiddlers Convention, their intricate harmonies took […]

Year: 2017

The Whybirds, The Portland Arms, Cambridge, 7th July 2017

Van Morrison “Bring it on home to me” – Listen

Video: The Rails “The Cally”

Ten new country artists you have to hear- according to Rolling Stone

Danny & The Champions Of The World “Brilliant Light” (Loose Music, 2017)

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

Lynn Blakey “Dreams are Lovers: A Retrospective”

Live Review: Maisy Owen with BJ Cole + Joe Harvey-Whyte, Theatreship, London – 23rd June 2026