2018 – Page 115 – Americana UK

Eilen Jewell + Michelle Stodart, The Lexington, London, 6th August 2018

August 13, 2018 David Chalfen 0

The Lexington near Kings Cross in North London has great appeal in the current heat wave as it has one of the best air conditioning systems on the London gig circuit and it proved its worth […]

Lora Kelley “Lora Kelley” (Independent, 2018)

August 13, 2018 Denis Parkinson 0

Charlottesville based, singer-songwriter, Lora Kelley has released a new self-titled EP and it showcases her personal songs and accomplished musicianship really well. Life experiences are the basis for these songs and it’s clear that family and […]

Leland and the Silver Wells “Luck of the Draw” – Listen

August 13, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Taken from the third album by Leland Ettinger, ‘Luck of the draw‘ shows off her musical roots, inspired in equal measure by Joni and the Floyd. Which, it transpires, means a CSN ‘Wooden Ships‘ type sound that […]

Jeremy Nail “Live Oak” (Independent, 2018)

August 13, 2018 Elise Kennedy 0

‘Live Oak’ is the third album from Texan Jeremy Nail, just the name of the album along is strong with symbolism for Nail. The name of the album refers back to an oak tree in Austin, […]

Mean Mary to tour UK and the EU

August 13, 2018 Jonathan Aird 1

Being the youngest of six children, and being named Mean Mary, didn’t hold back Mary James in the slightest – one would say quite the reverse. Picking up the guitar at the age of 4, making […]

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0

In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]

Cover art for Danni Nicholls album "Making Moves"

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

July 1, 2026 0

Top-class vocals and production complement finely crafted personal lyrics of love, loss and hope from UK-born now Nashville-based artist. One of the joys in reviewing albums for Americana UK is that moment when you first play […]

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

July 1, 2026 0

The music of Alton and Rabon Delmore continues to influence generations of singers and songwriters across multiple genres. From their first appearance as the Delmore Brothers at the 1926 Athens Fiddlers Convention, their intricate harmonies took […]

Year: 2018

Eilen Jewell + Michelle Stodart, The Lexington, London, 6th August 2018

Lora Kelley “Lora Kelley” (Independent, 2018)

Leland and the Silver Wells “Luck of the Draw” – Listen

Jeremy Nail “Live Oak” (Independent, 2018)

Mean Mary to tour UK and the EU

Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

Danni Nicholls “Making Moves”

All-star tribute to the Delmore Brothers to be released in October

Lynn Blakey “Dreams are Lovers: A Retrospective”

Live Review: Maisy Owen with BJ Cole + Joe Harvey-Whyte, Theatreship, London – 23rd June 2026