May 2018 – Page 28 – Americana UK

Cosmos Sunshine “Letdown” – Listen

May 3, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

If you’re born on a hippy commune on the Connecticut River then there’s a good chance you’ll end up with a distinctive name like Cosmos Sunshine Heidtmann. Wisely dropping the Heidtmann, Cosmos Sunshine makes big rolling […]

Callaghan, Bush Hall, London, 26th April 2018

May 3, 2018 David Fox 0

Bush Hall is one of those milestone venues for many artists when they are building their careers as it is just the right size to test whether an act can headline their own London show. With […]

Ray Davies continues his journey through Americana

May 3, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

The quintessential English songwriter Ray Davies has had a long fascination with America, and the USA in particular. His 2013 autobiography was entitled “Americana,” and he went on to release an album of the same name […]

Lilly Hiatt, Nell’s Jazz and Blues, West Kensington London, 25th April 2018

May 3, 2018 Cary Gee 0

It would be an understatement to describe Lilly Hiatt’s introduction to London as understated. But when you are courageous enough to hang yourself out to dry, literally and metaphorically, in full view of the audience, you […]

Video Premiere: Speedbuggy USA “Honky Tonk Singer”

May 3, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

This is taken from Speedbuggy USA’s new album Kick Out the Twang, due out on 2 July and coinciding with a UK tour (see below). A great song that’s dark, reflective and laced with steel guitar […]