2017 – Page 223 – Americana UK

David Olney “Don’t Try To Fight It” (Red Parlor Records 2017)

April 25, 2017 Dave Jennings 0

The rules are there are no rules. These seem to be the only guidelines followed by David Olney in the creation of ‘Don’t Try To Fight It’, the latest addition to his considerable catalogue that covers […]

Dirty Dozen: Western Centuries

April 25, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Round up a country band and an early R&B group with three lead vocalists, weave in a hefty amount of vocal harmony and witty turns-of-phrase, and let ‘em rock out like The Band. The sound of […]

Ryan Adams plays “Come Pick Me Up” with John Mayer – Watch

April 25, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

A better surprise than say Steps crashing your wedding do (as zeitgeist as they are these days, it could be Ryan’s next big covers project). NME reported over the weekend: “Ryan Adams joined John Mayer on […]

Video: Robyn Hitchcock “Raymond And The Wires”

April 25, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A great video from the wonderful Robyn Hitchcock’s new album, released last week and given an entirely justified 9/10 yesterday on this site.

Curse of Lono, The Water Rats, London, 20th April 2017

April 24, 2017 Keith Clifford 1

Curse of Lono’s show at The Water Rats was a launch for their anticipated debut album Severed. The venue has a rich history, Marx and Lenin are both reputed to have frequented the place during their […]

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 0

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

David Olney “Don’t Try To Fight It” (Red Parlor Records 2017)

Dirty Dozen: Western Centuries

Ryan Adams plays “Come Pick Me Up” with John Mayer – Watch

Video: Robyn Hitchcock “Raymond And The Wires”

Curse of Lono, The Water Rats, London, 20th April 2017

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Mr Plow “At One With Nature”

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

Two Runner “Porchlight”

Vox Continental: August 2026