2017 – Page 256 – Americana UK

The Handsome Family, The Union Chapel, London, 2nd March 2017

March 21, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Brett and Rennie Sparks brought a four-piece Handsome Family to The Union Chapel for one of those rare evenings that truly deserve the accolade “magical”. Demonstrating the ability for even a little television exposure to change […]

Sufjan Stevens and Patti Smith Band perform Star Spangled Banner

March 21, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

News from Pitchfork this morning: “Last night, Sufjan Stevens performed at Tibet House’s 30th annual benefit concert, which doubled as a celebration of Philip Glass’s 80th birthday. He joined the Patti Smith Band to perform his version of “The Star-Spangled […]

Mark Eitzel “Hey, Mr FerryMan” (Decor Records 2017)

March 21, 2017 Keith Hargreaves 0

Eitzel is an arresting cove. A lounge room crooner with impeccable Americana credentials and instincts. Beyond that an entertaining, erudite man with much to say and a lot to share. This album marks a massive up […]

The Stands main man strikes out on his own

March 21, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Howie Payne, formerly of Liverpool band The Stands has announced his first solo tour with his live outfit The Band of The Sun and the release of ‘The Stands, Recordings 2003-2005’, a boxset collection of rarities, B […]

Video: Donald Byron Wheatley “Smoking Gun”

March 21, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

Excellent and distinctly Dylanesque song from Mr Wheatley, taken from his debut album, Moondogs And Mad Dogs, out on May 5th.

Video: Oh Pray Tell “Poor Black Woman Blues”

August 27, 2026 0

Here is Poor Black Woman Blues, the powerful new single from Oh Pray Tell, also known as the trio of Sally Titasey, Shayna-Adjowa Jones, and Betty Supple. It’s a song of resistance and finding strength together, […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0

As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Year: 2017