2017 – Page 309 – Americana UK

Dirty Dozen: Patch and The Giant

January 16, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

Indie-folk quintet Patch & The Giant, release their debut album, ‘All That We Had, We Stole’, out 10th February 2017. Produced by Nick Trepka, whose credits include Emmy The Great and Mercury Prize Winner Speech Debelle, […]

Audrey Spillman “Thornbird” (Independent, 2016)

January 16, 2017 Rudie Hayes 0

It’s a sultry slipcase that drops through the letter box following a Facebook conversation about the merits of sending out physical versions of an album to review, and it creates an element of wondering what the […]

Video: 3hattrio “Rose”

January 16, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

A beautifully haunting piece from this Utah trio. Sadly their only UK appearance this year will be at Celtic Connections on February 4th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6yo2L77wZ0

Various Artists “The Musical Mojo of Dr John” (Concord Records, 2016)

January 13, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Mac Rebennack strolled on stage at the Last Waltz to the words “You all know the doctor, Dr, John ? Mac Rebennack. Come on Mac !” And if you didn’t, well you soon did as he […]

Trampled by Turtles frontman releases first track from new solo album

January 13, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

We can’t embed this clip but it’s well worth clicking through for. Rolling Stone Country reports: “Anyone familiar with the Minnesota bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles might well be shocked by Dead Man Winter, frontman Dave […]

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

Dirty Dozen: Patch and The Giant

Audrey Spillman “Thornbird” (Independent, 2016)

Video: 3hattrio “Rose”

Various Artists “The Musical Mojo of Dr John” (Concord Records, 2016)

Trampled by Turtles frontman releases first track from new solo album

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”