2017 – Page 58 – Americana UK

Dylan covers Tom Petty’s Learning to Fly – Watch

October 23, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Another amazing cover version this week, Bob possibly more enthused than his famous enthusiasm during the We are the World recording. Pitchfork report: “Bob Dylan has paid tribute to his late collaborator Tom Petty. During his show in […]

JP Den Tex “Wolf!” (Cavalier Recordings, 2017)

October 23, 2017 Jonathan Aird 0

Wolf! is described as an Americana concept album – the story of a 57 year old German music producer who finds his life falling apart when he makes some unwise investments, and his wife leaves him […]

Video premiere: The Hanging Stars “Honeywater”

October 23, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

What better way to start your week than with this, the new single from London based quartet The Hanging Stars whose music has been described as “mainlining the dying embers of the early 70s psychedelic folk and […]

Tim Hart “I’d Do Well” – Listen

October 23, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Tim Hart from Aussie indie rock/folk band Boy & Bear has announced a new solo album “The Narrow Corner,” set for release on 2nd February, 2018 via Nettwerk. The lead single from the album is the catchy and melancholic […]

Elliott Brood “Ghost Gardens” (Paper Bag Records, 2017)

October 23, 2017 Rick Bayles 0

Elliott Brood are a three piece band – musicians Mark Sasso, Casey Laforet and Stephen Pitkin – who hail from Ontario, Canada and “Ghost Gardens” is their sixth full length studio album and the first since […]

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

Dylan covers Tom Petty’s Learning to Fly – Watch

JP Den Tex “Wolf!” (Cavalier Recordings, 2017)

Video premiere: The Hanging Stars “Honeywater”

Tim Hart “I’d Do Well” – Listen

Elliott Brood “Ghost Gardens” (Paper Bag Records, 2017)

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