2017 – Page 91 – Americana UK

Wand “Blue Cloud” – Listen

September 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Los Angeles five-piece Wand will release “Plum”, their fourth album since forming in 2013 on September 22nd via Drag City. After a whirlwind initial phase of writing, recording, and touring at a frenetic pace, “Plum” marks a period of relative patience, and […]

Adrian Bates “Small World” E.P. (Strange Reality, 2017)

September 15, 2017 Mark Underwood 0

Adrian Bates is a singer songwriter and folk balladeer from South Elmsall, an ex-mining village on the border between South and West Yorkshire. It’s clear that his debut solo E.P, titled ‘Small World’ draws heavy inspiration […]

Sturgill and Prine triumph at americana awards

September 15, 2017 Mark Whitfield 0

Obviously this pales into insignifance compared to TV Choice Awards in which Emmerdale won 4 this year, but still, if you can drag yourself through the article, Rolling Stone reports: “Thank you to the Americana fans, […]

Video: Michael Nesmith “Some Of Shelly’s Blues”

September 15, 2017 Jeremy Searle 0

The retro slot this week is filled by Mike Nesmith. whose early Seventies albums, solo and with the First National Band, are pioneering classics of country rock. Have a good weekend y’all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASNiqrqI4Qg

The Orphan Brigade “The Heart of the Cave” (At the Helm Records, 2017)

September 14, 2017 Mark Underwood 0

The Orphan Brigade’s ‘The Heart of the Cave’ is about as aptly titled a record as it’s possible to get seeing as it was recorded it in 2,500 year caves below the streets of Osimo, Italy. […]

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