2017 – Page 37 – Americana UK

James Taylor surprises Jimmy Kimmel with birthday song – Watch

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Sorry, that headline makes it sound like he did a rendition of “Happy Birthday”. Stereogum reports: “James Taylor guested on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night for the late night host’s 50th birthday celebration. Taylor’s appearance was a surprise, […]

Andrew Combs + Eric McEntee, The Victoria, Dalston, 1st November 2017

November 15, 2017 David Fox 0

If you are a lover of beautifully crafted, passionate and intelligently written Americana songs then an Andrew Combs gig is always going to be something special. Andrew is one of those enigma artists who everybody that […]

Neil Young online archive goes live next month

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Some Neil Young news from Uncut this morning (we’re about 4 days late with this but hey, it’ll be Christmas before you know it): “Neil Young has given an unexpected update about his archives. In a Facebook post on […]

Dave Stewart “Nashville Sessions – The Duets” (DSE/Membran, 2017)

November 15, 2017 David Stevenson 0

Dave Stewart is most likely to be best known for his work alongside Annie Lennox – however, he is more than just the co-founder of The Eurythmics. With a career spanning over 40 years, millions of […]

Harry Pane “Here We Stay” – Listen

November 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Harry Pane’s new song Here We Stay is a story of lovers, set amongst a tragedy, with some rather nice lyrics and Harry’s signature intricate fingerpicking on the guitar creating a touching soulful sounding folk track. It […]

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”

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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

James Taylor surprises Jimmy Kimmel with birthday song – Watch

Andrew Combs + Eric McEntee, The Victoria, Dalston, 1st November 2017

Neil Young online archive goes live next month

Dave Stewart “Nashville Sessions – The Duets” (DSE/Membran, 2017)

Harry Pane “Here We Stay” – Listen

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

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

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

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash