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 […]

The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out

August 28, 2026 0

As the month draws to a close, Keith talks to Jim James about his solo album Wowed Out, which… comes out… today. Do you see what we did there! Also out today are new albums from […]

Video: Prinz Grizzley “Put Me Down (A Foreign Man)” – a paradise of peace and quiet

August 28, 2026 0

Immerse yourself in the stripped-back mountain sound of Put Me Down ( A Foreign Man) by Prinz Grizzley, the musical moniker of singer-songwriter Chris Comper. With just banjo and backing vocals as accompaniment, the focus is […]

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

August 27, 2026 0

Following four weeks on the road for their packed Spring 2026 Tour, Fairport Convention have announced an Autumn 2026 Tour, ahead of a very special Diamond Anniversary celebrating the band’s formation. This year’s Autumn Tour is […]

Year: 2017