2018 – Page 70 – Americana UK

Book review: Iain Matthews “Thro’ My Eyes” (Route Publishing, 2018)

October 5, 2018 Rick Bayles 0

If there was an award for the role of Godfather of Americana in the UK, serious consideration would have to go to Iain Matthews as a deserving nominee. An early member of Fairport Convention, recruited for […]

Mean Mary + Rebecca Hollweg, The Green Note, London, 27th September 2018

October 5, 2018 David Allen 0

The intimate Green Note remains the beating heart of London’s acoustic roots music scene, always promoting an eclectic mix of musical genres and able to attract the very best musicians from around the world, many returning […]

Will Hoge “My American Dream” (EDLO/Thirty Tigers 2018)

October 5, 2018 Steven Howlett 0

‘My American Dream’ is the new collection of songs from Nashville singer, songwriter and musician Will Hoge: 29 minutes and eight songs over which he vents his spleen at the state of his home nation. Someone […]

Video: Mike Nesmith “Joanne”

October 5, 2018 Jeremy Searle 0

This week the retro slot is filled by a lovely song from Mike Nesmith from his 1970 album Magnetic South. If you haven’t heard it you really should, as well as the others he recorded with […]

Emmylou exhibition to open at Country Music Hall of Fame

October 4, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

If you’ve never been to the CMH of Fame and Museum you’re missing a treat, it’s much less cheesy than you might imagine and great in terms of highlighting the genre’s connection to changes in society […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

Cover art for Jolene Marie album "Sun Creek"

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

June 29, 2026 0

Calgary singer-songwriter delivers ten vignettes that explore the intertwining of desire and despair on this excellent debut album. Jolene Marie is not an artist comfortable in the spotlight. With a generally private and reserved persona, she […]

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

June 29, 2026 0

Shooter Jennings has announced the release of Diamonds, a new album of previously unheard songs by his father, Waylon Jennings. Physical copies (CDs, LPs, Cassettes) and downloads of Diamonds will be in stores on 13th November […]

Year: 2018

Book review: Iain Matthews “Thro’ My Eyes” (Route Publishing, 2018)

Mean Mary + Rebecca Hollweg, The Green Note, London, 27th September 2018

Will Hoge “My American Dream” (EDLO/Thirty Tigers 2018)

Video: Mike Nesmith “Joanne”

Emmylou exhibition to open at Country Music Hall of Fame

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

Jolene Marie “Sun Creek”

Shooter Jennings to put out second album of father Waylon’s legacy

For the Sake of the Song: Elles Bailey “Starling”

Tramp for the Lord “Seven Clouds of Joy”