June 2021 – Page 26 – Americana UK

Classic Americana Albums: New Riders of the Purple Sage “New Riders of the Purple Sage”

June 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 8

Named for a Zane Grey novel and often unfairly judged to be just an adjunct of the Grateful Dead, not surprisingly due to the presence of key New Riders’ personnel on early Dead albums, and the […]

Andy Leftwich “Over Cincinnati” – Listen to the Bluegrass goodness

June 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

For our occasional Wednesday afternoon instrumental feature we have this week Andy Leftwich, who is a four time Grammy winning instrumentalist who is probably best known for his fiddle playing which has won a good cluster […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – week 22

June 9, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Another birthday, a different world. A brief one this week, dear reader, as prepare to surrender to the bacchanal that is celebrating your birthday in these times. I used to be a big birthday celebrant as […]

The Flatlanders “She Belongs To Me” – Dylan covered in style, Listen

June 9, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

These three bad looking hombres are Butch Hancock, Joe Ely, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore and together they are the Americana supergroup Flatlanders. And they have a new album out, their first in over a dozen years. it’s called […]

Welcome to The Twang Factor 2, AUK’s platform for new and emerging acts

June 9, 2021 Clint West 0

Following a very successful inaugural series, The Twang Factor is back to bring you the best new and emerging americana acts. Yes, AUK is running a new season of The Twang Factor, a showcase for new, […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: June 2021

Classic Americana Albums: New Riders of the Purple Sage “New Riders of the Purple Sage”

Andy Leftwich “Over Cincinnati” – Listen to the Bluegrass goodness

Sounds from beyond the Shed – week 22

The Flatlanders “She Belongs To Me” – Dylan covered in style, Listen

Welcome to The Twang Factor 2, AUK’s platform for new and emerging acts

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”