May 2019 – Page 23 – Americana UK

New Bill Callahan album due June – UK dates too

May 3, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Rejoice! Bill Callahan’s late-phase hot streak continues with the announcement of his first record since 2013, ‘Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest.’ After its predecessor ‘Dream River’, Callahan’s life went through some changes including marriage and children, […]

Kelly Hunt “Even the Sparrow” (Rare Bird Records, 2019)

May 3, 2019 John Vaites 0

Kelly Hunt’s debut album ‘Even the Sparrow’ is exceptionally good. The wistful soulful voice, the mellowness of the vintage calfskin tenor banjo, the frugality of the arrangements all combine to produce an album that is near […]

Lethbridge Owen, Under The Bridge, London, 26th April 2019

May 3, 2019 David Chalfen 0

Tonight’s venue, Under the Bridge, is quirkily bolted into the lower level of Stamford Bridge, Chelsea FC’s football ground. Featuring regular music nights it has previously hosted tonight’s entertainment, Lethbridge Owen, several times. It might seem […]

Ferris & Sylvester “Flying Visit” – Listen

May 3, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

The country meets folk of Ferris & Sylvester is to the fore on this their new single, originally released to coincide with Record Store Day. It finds the duo trying to bring the directness of youth […]

Video: Los Lobos “Volver Volver”

May 3, 2019 Jeremy Searle 0

In this week’s retro slot we have the legendary Los Lobos and a live performance from 19899 of the classic “Volver Volver”. Have a great weekend everyone.