2020 – Page 199 – Americana UK

Bill Kirchen “Shelly’s Winter Love” – Listen

July 8, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

This cover of the Merle Haggard song comes from Bill Kirchen’s recent retrospective release ‘The Proper Years’. It’s an album that recognises the three albums that the co-founder of Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen […]

Video: Ben Kunder “Stranger”

July 8, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Canadian singer-songwriter Ben Kunder will soon release his new album ‘Searching for the Stranger’. While we wait, here is the latest video, which was filmed on the streets of Toronto just before the lockdown. Kunder says: […]

Win “The Early Days Of Bluegrass” box-set with AUK

July 7, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

AUK have managed to get our hands on a copy of the 6 CD box set ‘The Early Days Of Bluegrass’ which we are pleased to offer as a prize in a special competition. The prize […]

AmericanA to Z: Justin Townes Earle

July 7, 2020 Russell Murphy 0

When you are the firstborn of one of americana’s iconic roots musicians AND given the name of one of the great songwriters of his era, it’s kinda preordained that you will end up in this business, […]

Larkin Poe “Self Made Man” (Tricki-Woo, 2020)

July 7, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

It’s bad news for anyone hoping that the Lovell sisters Rebecca and Megan will one-day revert to their bluegrass acoustic roots as ‘Self Made Man‘ firmly anchors their band Larkin Poe to their trademark glam-stomp heavy […]

Petunia live at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham - 24th September 2026

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

October 1, 2026 0

The Kitchen Garden Café in King’s Heath, Birmingham, makes you glad people still believe in putting good music in small rooms. Attached to a restaurant and garden centre by day, it becomes an intimate music venue […]

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0

The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”

October 1, 2026 0

First solo release shows Jayne Pomplas has much to offer. Jayne Pomplas is a Dublin-based American singer, songwriter and fiddle player who has spent years in Ireland performing and recording with artists including The Chieftains, Frankie […]

Year: 2020

Bill Kirchen “Shelly’s Winter Love” – Listen

Video: Ben Kunder “Stranger”

Win “The Early Days Of Bluegrass” box-set with AUK

AmericanA to Z: Justin Townes Earle

Larkin Poe “Self Made Man” (Tricki-Woo, 2020)

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”

Folk-americana duo Rosine announce debut album due Spring 2027

Nicole Mish “Hope is Restless”