2017 – Page 297 – Americana UK

Levi Cuss ‘’Night Thief’’ (Independent, 2017)

January 31, 2017 Nick Jarman 0

Who is Levi Cuss? If you listen to this record you might just find out, delving into a dark past and redemption through the salvation of music and poetry. Joining the thriving ”Canamericana’’ group of artists […]

Dirty Dozen: Heath Green and the Makeshifters

January 31, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Heath Green and The Makeshifters’ self-titled debut album will be released on limited vinyl, CD, digital and streaming formats March 3rd via Alive Naturalsound Records. The Birmingham, AL-based band’s heavy sound has been compared to Leon […]

Megan & The Common Threads – “Stories To Tell” (Independent, 2016)

January 31, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

This six track EP shows that Britain can do contemporary country just as well if not better than America. From Nashville, but now living in London, Megan O’Neill and her five piece band (who co-write the […]

Dirty Dozen: The Whiskey Gentry

January 31, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Following the release of their first two acclaimed albums, Please Make Welcome (2011) and Holly Grove (2013), the Atlanta-based band The Whiskey Gentry are set to release their third full-length studio album entitled Dead Ringer on […]

Video: Wayne Hancock “I Killed Them Both”

January 31, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A darkly funny video for this song taken from Wayne Hancock’s latest album Slingin Rhythm.

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. […]

Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0

An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

Year: 2017

Levi Cuss ‘’Night Thief’’ (Independent, 2017)

Dirty Dozen: Heath Green and the Makeshifters

Megan & The Common Threads – “Stories To Tell” (Independent, 2016)

Dirty Dozen: The Whiskey Gentry

Video: Wayne Hancock “I Killed Them Both”

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

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

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”