2017 – Page 8 – Americana UK

Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner “Orion” – Listen

December 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

If you glance quickly at the title of this track you might think it’s called “Onion” which in our opinion would be better suited as it’s so lovely it’ll make you cry. Dallas-based Americana group Pedigo’s Magic […]

The Barr Brothers announce UK dates

December 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

With their headline show at London’s Union Chapel on February 1st now sold out, The Barr Brothers have announced that they will play an in-store performance at London’s Rough Trade East on Tuesday 30th January. The […]

Video: Lyle Lovett “If I Had A Boat”

December 15, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

It’s hard to believe that the song in this week’s retro slot was released thirty years ago. A very young Lyle Lovett with an enduring classic. Have a great weekend everyone.

Thorp Jenson “Odessa” (Independent, 2017)

December 14, 2017 Mark Nenadic 0

Springsteen-tastic! Petty-rific! Okay, Virginia’s Thorp Jenson (aka Chris Ryan) isn’t the first musician to wear their influences proudly on their sleeve. It’s certain that he won’t be the last either. So the fair thing to do […]

Roots In The Round – Dean Owens +Robert Vincent +The Worry Dolls, The Glad Cafe, Glasgow, 10th December 2017

December 14, 2017 Paul Kerr 0

Wrapping up a ten date tour, this caravan of rootsy singer/songwriters pulled into Glasgow for their final gig on a night that saw sub zero temperatures outside. Happily, a hardy bunch came out to see the […]

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