2019 – Page 226 – Americana UK

Michael Paul Lawson “Wolf By The Tail” – Listen

May 8, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Despite coming from a musical family, Michael Paul Lawson was encouraged not to pursue this path but rather look for a more lucrative career. But after eight years of trying to do what others wanted him […]

Book Review: Doug Hoekstra “Unopened” (Five-Minute Books, 2019)

May 8, 2019 Rick Bayles 0

“In the unfinished basement past stainless steel filing cabinets, humming humidifiers and stacks of yellow magazines I reach two racks of records promised to us both; My heart can only take a few, including “Memories of a Middle-Aged Movies by the […]

Video: The Goat Roper Rodeo Band “Unwrap My Bones”

May 8, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

Back when I used to promote americana you came across some lovely people and the ones who were let’s just say “higher maintenance”, but few were as nice as North Wales’ country-blues trio the Goat Ropers […]

Shovels & Rope “By Blood” (Dualtone Music, 2019)

May 7, 2019 Harold Hogan 0

‘I won’t fail you when I walk out on the wire,’ sing South Carolina natives Carry Ann Hearst and Michael Trent, AKA Shovels & Rope, and it’s not just talk; they really walk the walk. The […]

Belaver “Partner” – Listen

May 7, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

Imagine one of the seedier crime songs by the Felice Brothers, but slowed down, like really slowed down, man. And imagine that this song featured an almost drone-like main melody, and sketched out the needs of […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Graham Parker and the Rumour - Howlin’ Wind
By Joe Nathan , 16 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Thank you very much. Now that I have (...
By durks , 20 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@durks Thank you for your message. I was moved by yo...
By A.Francis Tritico , 22 hours ago
RE: RIP Wes McGhee
@martinjohnson Thanks. Wes was great - and he really un...
By durks , 23 hours ago
RE: Daves Highway in Nashville
On a trip to Nashville a few years ago we twice saw 'Ch...
By durks , 23 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
@altritico Many thanks again. (And apologies for what m...
By durks , 24 hours ago
RE: Dale Watson's 'Crazy Again' film
My pleasure. Keep your eye out for my interview with Da...
By A.Francis Tritico , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nick Lowe - Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@martinjohnson 'Night Life' is a fantastic song - and i...
By durks , 1 day ago