June 2021 – Page 16 – Americana UK

Clint’s Classic Clips: Jason & The Scorchers “White Lies” Farm Aid, 1986

June 18, 2021 Clint West 1

A typically electrifying performance from the band that for many provided the stepping stone from punk to americana. Farm Aid was set up by Willie Nelson and Neil Young and began in 1985 to raise money […]

Track Premiere: Elisha Marin “Shining Out”

June 18, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Shining Out‘ is the title track of Elisha Marin’s debut album which is released today. It’s an uplifting plea for a bit more unity and a bit less rancour: “I can see a light in my […]

Shuffle: European Championship Special

June 18, 2021 David Cowling 0

With the Euros dominating the media agenda at the moment it got me to thinking how much do I really know about Americana music in the countries that are a part of 2020? I found myself […]

Bessie Deakin “Lady Red” – Listen

June 18, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

‘Lady Red‘ is something of an autobiographical song for Bessie Deakin, which deals with her ambitions, and a somewhat secretive nature. Deakin has elaborated that: “I hid my desire to sing for a long time. I […]

Video: Eric Bibb feat. Shaneeka Simon “Born of a Woman”

June 18, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Eric Bibb returns with a powerful message in his new single ‘Born of a Woman’. With delightful guitar-work, a foot-tapping rhythm and an upbeat vocal melody, Bibb draws the listener into a song that addresses serious […]