2017 – Page 34 – Americana UK

Sarah Clanton “Silver Lining” – Listen

November 20, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Sarah Clanton is that unusual thing – a Nashville based cellist/singer-songwriter. It’s a twist that gives a very different sound to her beautifully sung and thoughtful lyrics. Take Silver Lining for example – which was inspired […]

City Roots Festival Returns in 2018

November 20, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Trialled earlier this year as a winter spin-off from the main Folk Festival, Cambridge will once again see a mini-festival across the city’s music venues at the end of February and into March 2018. As you’d […]

Video: Dean Owens “The Last Song”

November 20, 2017 Jeremy Searle 1

This is the new single, out on November 24th, from Dean Owens from his forthcoming album Southern Wind. Great song and a really fun video to go with it.

Coal Minor Canary “The 3:42 EP” (Independent, 2017)

November 19, 2017 Muff Fitzgerald 0

I’m down with the legendary Quentin Crisp. The great man once said that “There is no need to do any housework, because after four years the dirt doesn’t get any worse.” I agree wholeheartedly. Just what […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Blue Mink “Melting Pot”

November 17, 2017 Paul Villers 0

Fairly soon there is to be a major celebration which happens at the same time every year. Here at Americana-UK we fall fairly evenly into two camps – those that consider it the most wonderful time […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

Year: 2017