November 2020 – Page 2

Kathy Greenholdt “If” (Independent, 2020)

November 30, 2020 Ljubinko Zivkovic 0

Talking about late starters! Chicago singer-songwriter Kathy Greenholdt started back in 2002. Nothing unusual in that. But, that is actually when she started to learn playing the guitar and wrote her first song. Suspicious listener? You […]

Samara Jade “The Place Between” – Listen

November 30, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

Samara Jade is a folk troubadour, a multi-instrumentalist and a spelunker. Growing up in Hudson Valley New York she was given a proper education – steeped in the folk music and culture of Pete Seeger and […]

Video Premiere: Phill Reynolds “Is it Painful”

November 30, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The layered vocals that rise up as ‘Is it Painful’ builds are exquisite and are the highlight of this striking song from Italian singer-songwriter Phill Reynolds. Reynolds’ voice is deep, earthy, rootsy and full of character, […]

Exclusive AUK ‘Mega-Concert’ Premiere: VanWyck

November 27, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Throughout this challenging year, Americana-UK has posted occasional ‘mini-gigs’ to connect artists with their audiences. At a time when attending live music events was out of the question for many, these little shows, from artists’ living […]

Interview: Pasi Nissinen on Finnish americana and Jack’s Basket Room

November 27, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

As our regular readers know, Americana UK is always on the lookout for interesting music and musical backstories. Pasi Nissinen is the leader of the Finnish americana band Jack’s Basket Room and he met up with […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 248 “Too much good stuff…”

August 10, 2026 0

Can you ever have too much of a good thing? It’s a question I asked myself whilst sifting through potential news stories for the site. There has been an avalanche of great stuff being announced in […]

Jim James “Wowed Out” – wow, wow, wow – unbelievable

August 10, 2026 2

We’re giving ourselves an easy start to the week – after the heatwave hell of the weekend we think we deserve it – by starting with a song by an artist we can confidently say “needs […]

Video Premiere: Brock Davis “All of You”

August 10, 2026 0

Here’s the latest single from Santa Cruz, California-based singer-songwriter Brock Davis. As soon as All of You opens with quivering slide guitar, followed by tinkling keys, it’s clear that this is a song with melody at […]

Interviews

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Aaron Lee Tasjan on “Get Over It, Underdog” and Todd Snider

August 4, 2026 0

Nashville East resident Aaron Lee Tasjan has long been a favourite of Americana UK, and with 12 albums to his name, including his latest Get Over It, Underdog, and approaching 40, he is no longer the […]

Interviews

Video Interview: American Aquarium’s BJ Barham finds “New Ways To Lose”

July 29, 2026 0

American Aquarium appear to be on a creative roll with their latest album, New Ways To Lose, getting great reviews even though it is their twentieth album in as many years. Added to this is the […]

News

Preview: May Erlewine UK tour dates kick off tonight

March 5, 2024 0

May Erlewine, the Michigan singer-songwriter has announced a headline tour next month with 3 support dates opening for multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Theo Katzman, in the UK and Europe beginning tonight. Erlewine, who last played […]

News

Adam Torres arrives in UK for August dates

August 3, 2017 0

Singer-songwriter Adam Torres will be touring the UK for the first time since the release of last year’s full-length album “Pearls Before Swine”, and the follow-up EP “Came To Sing The Song”, which came out in February. Remeniscent […]

Videos

Video: Beth Nielsen Chapman “Love”

July 17, 2023 0

Check out the latest single from acclaimed singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. ‘Love’, originally written and performed by US artist Sara Groves, is an exploration of the deepest of emotions. Chapman’s version is truly heartfelt, her vocal […]

Month: November 2020

Kathy Greenholdt “If” (Independent, 2020)

Samara Jade “The Place Between” – Listen

Video Premiere: Phill Reynolds “Is it Painful”

Exclusive AUK ‘Mega-Concert’ Premiere: VanWyck

Interview: Pasi Nissinen on Finnish americana and Jack’s Basket Room

Sounds from beyond the Shed 248 “Too much good stuff…”

Jim James “Wowed Out” – wow, wow, wow – unbelievable

Video Premiere: Brock Davis “All of You”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free