2020 – Page 2 – Americana UK

Steve Earle “Christmas In Washington” – Listen

December 24, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

Well, the end of another year and time to look forward to Christmas and a New Year. It can, after all, hardly be worse than 2020. We hope. So, let’s embrace unbridled optimism with Steve Earle’s […]

Video Review of the Year 2020

December 24, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Well, what a year it’s been: a bitterly contested US Presidential election, the Black Lives Matter movement and a global pandemic that brought the world to a standstill. The word ‘unprecedented’ must be the most well-used […]

Anton O’Donnell wins ‘The Twang Factor’ 2020

December 23, 2020 Clint West 2

When we first came up with the idea for ‘The Twang Factor’ we were unsure what kind of response we would get. As it happens we need not have worried as we had very many entrants […]

Classic Americana Albums: Lowell George “Thanks I’ll Eat It Here” (Warner Records, 1979)

December 23, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 4

Lowell George made this album, a melting pot of so many musical influences, because apparently, he was not happy with the way that Little Feat was heading, as he saw it, into jazz-rock territory. I can’t […]

Book Review: Eric Wolfson “From Elvis in Memphis” (Bloomsbury Academic, 2020)

December 23, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 0

Rather like the proverbial buses, another of Bloomsbury’s 331/3 books arrives soon after the recent, ‘Murder Ballads’, volume. Whereas, ‘Murder Ballads’, was a universal tale of musical history and folklore focussing on a particular album and artist, ‘From Elvis […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Highwomen - Live at The Gorge 2023 (streaming - Qob...
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
By Jeff , 7 days ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
There is very little new under the sun. &...
By Martin Johnson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Joe Jackson ~ Hope and Fury.
By Jeff , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
My memories of Stonhenge festivals don't involve much o...
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Except under supervision
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0

Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

June 9, 2026 0

Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

June 9, 2026 0

Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

Year: 2020

Steve Earle “Christmas In Washington” – Listen

Video Review of the Year 2020

Anton O’Donnell wins ‘The Twang Factor’ 2020

Classic Americana Albums: Lowell George “Thanks I’ll Eat It Here” (Warner Records, 1979)

Book Review: Eric Wolfson “From Elvis in Memphis” (Bloomsbury Academic, 2020)

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Andrea von Kampen

Kyle LaLone “Make My Own Way”