2020 – Page 222 – Americana UK

Kory Quinn & Co “Blue Mountain Blues” – Listen

June 18, 2020 Jonathan Aird 1

Kory Quinn had his latest release ‘The Blueroom‘ a couple of weeks back, and it features Kory (obviously) and the splendid harmonica playing of David Lipkind. The album has a song called ‘Bound for Glory‘, so […]

Video: The Jayhawks “Dogtown Days”

June 18, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s The Jayhawks. It’s familiar jangling guitars. It’s from the new album ‘XOXO’ due out on 10th July. And this is how to make a video during the lock-down. Social-distancing filming techniques combine well with vintage […]

Classic Americana Albums: The Louvin Brothers “Satan Is Real” (Capitol Records, 1959)

June 17, 2020 Mark Underwood 2

What is it about an album by a god-fearing, religiously obsessed duo born nearly a century ago that appeals so much to a militant atheist? The answer: it’s all about the harmonies – so good at […]

My Darling Clementine “Country Darkness Vol.2” (Fretsore Records, 2020)

June 17, 2020 Richard Phillips 2

‘Country Darkness Vol. 2’ is an EP featuring songs originally penned by Elvis Costello, which are given the duet treatment by My Darling Clementine, AKA Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish. Providing the deftly delivered keyboards, […]

Video: Zach Phillips “Ladybird”

June 17, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The new single from Zach Phillips features engaging guitar work and excellent song-craft. Phillip’s vocal is melodic, distinctive and clear. ‘Ladybird’ is the lead single from the brand new album ‘The Wine of Youth’, which is […]

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

Kory Quinn & Co “Blue Mountain Blues” – Listen

Video: The Jayhawks “Dogtown Days”

Classic Americana Albums: The Louvin Brothers “Satan Is Real” (Capitol Records, 1959)

My Darling Clementine “Country Darkness Vol.2” (Fretsore Records, 2020)

Video: Zach Phillips “Ladybird”

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”