2020 – Page 425 – Americana UK

Water and Sand “Catching Light” (Blue Rose Records, 2019)

January 13, 2020 Clint West 0

Water and Sand are the collaborative project of established songwriters Todd Thibaud and Kim Taylor. ‘Catching Light’ is their second album together following a self-titled debut in 2016. Thibaud fronted The Courage Brothers before releasing the […]

Alabama 3 + Curse Of Lono, 02 Academy, Bristol, 20th December 2019

January 13, 2020 Tim Merricks 0

It’s been a long time coming but Brixton’s perennial sharp-shooters Alabama 3 are once again hungry for that “Sweet Pretty Muthafuckin Country Acid House Music.” The unholy congregation of talent who put the menace into ‘The […]

Video Premiere: Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts “Can I Get an Amen”

January 13, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the first single from the forthcoming album by Ryan Hamilton & The Harlequin Ghosts. Co-written by Stevie Van Zandt, ‘Can I Get an Amen’ is a rootsy rocker of a song. As well as […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Golden Smog “Glad & Sorry”

January 13, 2020 Paul Kerr 1

Following on from Wilco’s Passenger Side, I went down a Jeff Tweedy rabbit hole looking at some other projects he’s been involved in and ended up with Golden Smog. An occasional and shape-shifting combination of like-minded […]

Vintage Springsteen set vinyl for re-release

January 13, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0

There are, in fact, five albums by Springsteen on their way that have never been re-issued on vinyl since their original release. It’s a situation that had to be rectified! Not today, but on the 21st […]

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 […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Roger Street Friedman

April 24, 2020 0

We are in the business of spreading a little love and lifting spirits. We hope that our regular mini-gigs can generate some positivity and make you feel connected to the world out there. At the end […]

News

Foy Vance to tour UK later this Summer

July 15, 2022 0

Foy Vance will embark on an extensive European tour later this summer. The UK dates commence on August 30 at York Barbican and culminate on September 9 at Belfast SSE Arena, Vance’s first arena show in […]

News

New Kim Richey album out May plus UK tour dates

March 22, 2024 0

Ohio born but long time Nashville based singer songwriter Kim Richey has announced the release of her latest album ‘Every New Beginning’ which lands on 24th May on Yep Roc. A respected artist and performer, Richey […]

Year: 2020