June 2021 – Page 19 – Americana UK

Sounds from beyond the Shed – week 23

June 16, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Things are hotting up… Physically and metaphorically. This last week has been the deadline for Teacher Assessed Grades in our establishment and in an effort to stave off any litigation or parental interventions using more than […]

Peter Bruntnell “Journey To The Sun”

June 16, 2021 Lyndon Bolton 0

A lockdown collection of melancholy introspection with a compelling new musical addition. For his 12th album, ‘Journey To The Sun’ Peter Bruntnell offers profoundly contemplative, lucid songwriting that is melodically rich and beautifully produced. If anyone […]

Video Premiere: Shannon LaBrie “Building”

June 16, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the latest video from Nashville-based singer-songwriter Shannon LaBrie. ‘Building’ is a tender, heartfelt song of love, dreams and creating a future in partnership. It’s a hopeful song that focuses on the metaphor of building […]

Sara Milonovich & Daisycutter “Two Dollar Town” – Listen, it’s all true

June 16, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Sara Milonovich says that ‘Two Dollar Town’ is “The story of many rural communities and a warning against greed; the greed of development and suburban sprawl that’s taking over so much farmland, as well as the […]

A Night to Remember: A triple bill at The Princess Charlotte, Leicester, probably early 1994

June 15, 2021 Peter Tomkins 1

My route into americana was through the alternative music scene of the eighties. My first real experiences listening to something which could be called americana was The Mekons’ cover of Hank Williams’ ‘Alone & Forsaken’ on […]

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. […]

Album Reviews

The Pawn Shop Saints “Weeds”

July 21, 2023 0

Pawn Shop Saints’ fourth album captures the moment. ‘Weeds’ is the fourth album from the Pawn Shop Saints, stalwarts of New England Americana. The Saints are led by singer/songwriter Jeb Barry who writes the songs, and […]

AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Morning Crush

December 18, 2020 0

As we near the end of this tumultuous year, we are beginning to glimpse a more hopeful future. Mass vaccinations are on the horizon and this brings the promise of something like ‘normal’ life returning soon. […]

Tracks

Something for the weekend: The Sadies “Stop and Start”

November 12, 2021 0

Well that’s it for us for another week dear reader. We leave you with a new song from Toronto’s americana stalwarts The Sadies which we know absolutely nothing about other than the lyric video below was […]

Month: June 2021