2020 – Page 15 – Americana UK

Unsung Heroes of Americana – Leland Sklar, session musician (bass guitar)

December 14, 2020 Rick Bayles 2

It’s time for another article in our Unsung Heroes of Americana series and Tim Martin weighs in with this piece on an outstanding bass player who has made a number of major contributions to the genre.

How I Write A Song: Karen Pittelman of Karen And The Sorrows

December 14, 2020 Alasdair Fotheringham 4

In the second part of this new series for Americana UK, artists from across the genre discuss their approach to song-writing. As part of his between-song patter in his concerts, the late, great Americana singer-songwriter Guy […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Lori McKenna “Humble and Kind”

December 14, 2020 David Jarman 0

Last weeks’ Chain Gang entry ‘Rhinestoned’ flags up the co-writing credit to “the impeccable Lori McKenna”, and as a huge fan of her writing where else could I go this week. With a ‘A’ list of […]

Ben Glover “Sweet Wild Lily” (Proper, 2020)

December 14, 2020 David Jarman 0

In recent years, Glover, originally from the village of Glenarm, County Antrim in Northern Ireland, has been building a strong reputation both as a singer and songwriter in his own right, and as a valued collaborator […]

Sturgill Simpson releases second surprise bluegrass album

December 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

What were we saying about 2020 being the year of the covers album? Well, whatever it was here’s another clincher to say that that thought was a correct one. Hot on the heels of ‘Cuttin’ Grass, […]