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, […]

Promo photo for Jack Barksdale EP "Battleground"

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

Artwork for Lisa Bouchelle album "Vandals Thieves and Lovers"

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

Album art for Mac Cornish album "Wayfaring Woman"

Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Year: 2020