2018 – Page 153 – Americana UK

Roo Panes “Quiet Man” (CRC Records, 2018)

June 29, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

Mentioning Jeff Buckley in a review tends to incite the same reaction as playing ‘Stairway To Heaven’ did in Wayne’s World but with Roo Panes, unlike almost anyone else, the reference is justified and appropriate. A […]

Pick of the Political Pops: Peter, Paul and Mary “Leaving On A Jet Plane”

June 29, 2018 Paul Villers 0

This week we were struck by the fact that there are many politicians in Westminster and elsewhere who are decent, committed folk who conduct their political life with courage and conviction. And then of course there […]

Will Hoge sets out his American Dream – October

June 29, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Rolling Stone are reporting this morning that Nashville americana artist Will Hoge has announced a politically-charged new album called ‘My American Dream’, a collection of eight songs that touches on social issues including immigration and the […]

Freschard & Stanley Brinks “Midnight Tequila” (Fika Recordings, 2018)

June 29, 2018 Paul Kerr 1

‘Midnight Tequila’ is the second release from French chanteuse Clemence Freschard and the ubiquitous Stanley Brinks (who has reputedly released over one hundred albums) although the pair have collaborated on several projects over the years. With […]

Video: Vic Chesnutt “Strange Language”

June 29, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

This week’s retro slot goes back to 1995 with the sadly missed Vic Chesnutt and Strange Language from his great album Is The Actor Happy? Have a good weekend everyone.

Elizabeth Cook announces new album and narrative film

July 3, 2026 0

Elizabeth Cook returns with new album, Great Television, which will be released on 14th August 2026 via Thirty Tigers. Described as “a potent collision of country and rock & roll”, the album was produced by Shooter […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Jim Walker of Brighthelmstone Promotions

July 3, 2026 0

This week finds Keith talking to Jim Walker, head honcho at Brighton-based Brighthelmstone Promotions. Jim talks us through all the ins and outs of promoting, as well as tempting us with some fabulous South Coast events. […]

Eric Andersen “Stand Up And Resist” – what will you risk?

July 3, 2026 0

Tomorrow’s a special day in America, and today we have a song that’s all about the America that Eric Andersen loves. A land where healthcare might be recognised as a right, a land where Freedom is […]

Year: 2018

Roo Panes “Quiet Man” (CRC Records, 2018)

Pick of the Political Pops: Peter, Paul and Mary “Leaving On A Jet Plane”

Will Hoge sets out his American Dream – October

Freschard & Stanley Brinks “Midnight Tequila” (Fika Recordings, 2018)

Video: Vic Chesnutt “Strange Language”

Elizabeth Cook announces new album and narrative film

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring Jim Walker of Brighthelmstone Promotions

Eric Andersen “Stand Up And Resist” – what will you risk?

Video: Our Man in the Field “Wall of Sound” – a chance encounter with an Arkansas truck driver

Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never