2017 – Page 192 – Americana UK

Fairport Convention announce ‘Come All Ye – The First 10 Years’

May 30, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Fairport Convention have announced the forthcoming 28th of July release on UMC of a massive 7CD box set covering their first decade as a band. It has been compiled by Andrew Batt, the curator of the very […]

Nashville songwriters release anti-Trump comp

May 30, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Looks like somebody has heeded the clarion call from RS Country a few months back. Paste reports: “As the epicenter of America’s typically patriotic country-music scene, Nashville is officially combating the hate and bigotry seeping out […]

Gerry Spehar “I Hold Gravity” (Independent, 2017)

May 30, 2017 Peter Churchill 0

During the 1970’s and up until 1986 Gerry Spehar was based in Colorado and had a thriving musical career. He played as a duo with his brother George in the 70’s and in the Spehar Brothers Band with both […]

Video: Hope In High Water “Four Strange Walls”

May 30, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

From their debut album Never Settle, out now, this is is a wonderful song and performance from Hope In High Water.

Chuck Prophet returns to the UK for shows this July and November

May 29, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

With his latest album, Bobby Fuller Died For your Sins, still ringing in folks’ ears and widely acclaimed as one of his best, Chuck Prophet and The Mission Express have announced plans for two short tours […]

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 […]

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

August 27, 2026 1

Mr Plow return with a magnificent gothic adventure from the heart of Leicestershire. Mr Plow may hail from Leicestershire, but the heart of their music is steeped in gothic New Orleans with a pinch- no, a ladle […]

Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde August 2026

Live Review: Dawn Landes at The Golden Hinde, Bankside, London – 17th August 2026

August 27, 2026 0

At the end of a short European tour, appearing at Festivals and supporting Bonnie Prince Billy, Dawn Landes entertained us below deck on the Golden Hinde (a reproduction ship, sitting in dry dock behind Southwark Cathedral) […]

Year: 2017