2017 – Page 301 – Americana UK

Bill Kirchen and Austin de Lone announces new album, UK dates

January 26, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Bill Kirchen and Austin de Lone have teamed up for their joint new album “Transatlantica” which comes out on 3rd March, uniting the pioneers of two major musical movements after decades of playing together – reggae […]

Video: The Washington Squares “Everybody Knows”

January 26, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A retro moment from the late lamented Washington Squares, whose Tom Goodkind has put together a new album, Monsters of Folk, covering their 1983-1985 recordings, which is out now.

RS: Why it’s time for country stars to speak up about Trump

January 25, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Really good piece in Rolling Stone today in the spirit of their best activism. As they point out in an era of “alternative facts” and alarming rhetoric, three chords and the truth is more important than […]

Leif Vollebeck “Twin Solitude” (Secret City Records ,2017)

January 25, 2017 Tim Merricks 0

“Twin Solitude” is a perfect example of musical growth. The journey undergone and the music released by Leif Vollebeck doffs the cap to the idea of art imitating life expounded by Oscar Wilde. After all, this […]

AmericanaFest UK announce showcase line-up

January 25, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

This year’s UK Americana Awards, hosted by the AMA-UK (not to be confused with AUK, although we both feature the words “americana” and “UK” – what are the chances?) take place next week in London and […]