September 2021 – Page 20

Andrea Ramolo “Free” – it’s a protest

September 15, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The latest single from Andrea Ramolo is another example of an anthemic ballad full of big emotions. ‘Free‘ is a song of the strength of sisterhood, powerful together. Andrea Ramolo explained the background to the song […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 28

September 15, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

After two festivals the madness begins… So we return to the fray with no restrictions and no protection other than two lateral flow tests per student before term commences. Day one I am in an assembly […]

Live Review: Jerry Joseph + Our Man in the Field, Le Pub, Newport – 8th September 2021

September 15, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A Wednesday night in Newport was never going to attract the biggest crowd, but those who were there were treated to a show of excellent, even extraordinary performances. Local opening act Iolo Edger’s brief set had […]

Jason Isbell and 400 Unit to release new covers album – Listen

September 15, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

It was back in November last year when the world was an even more uncertain place that it is now that, Jason Isbell posted the following tweet: If Biden wins Georgia I’m gonna make a charity […]

Artwork for Eric Bibb album "Dear America"

Eric Bibb “Dear America”

September 15, 2021 David Jarman 1

Eric Bibb delivers a powerful, and critical, love letter to America, with his distinctive vocals and acoustic guitar with blues stylings. Eric Bibb is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary blues and roots music. […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
By Peter Thompson , 4 days ago
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Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
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Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
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Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 3 weeks ago

Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1

We experience music typically either at a show or on record. The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two. The types of live album vary. There are shows […]

artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2

A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0

More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Album Reviews

Tomo “Wayward Son” (Independent, 2020)

June 22, 2020 0

‘Wayward Son’ is the first independent release EP from Tomo, a Bristol-based indie-folk songwriter. It was all recorded and produced by Tomo at his parents’ house in Somerset. There are no trivial topics explored in this […]

Tracks

Scree “Questions For The Moon” – wordless answers

February 1, 2023 0

Welcome Americana instrumental track groovesters to the latest entry in the Americana UK semi-regular mid-week mid-afternoon tuneful tune with no pesky words – or, if you prefer catchy acronyms, and frankly who doesn’t?, the feature we […]

Reviews

Book Review: Eric Wolfson “From Elvis in Memphis” (Bloomsbury Academic, 2020)

December 23, 2020 0

Rather like the proverbial buses, another of Bloomsbury’s 331/3 books arrives soon after the recent, ‘Murder Ballads’, volume. Whereas, ‘Murder Ballads’, was a universal tale of musical history and folklore focussing on a particular album and artist, ‘From Elvis […]

Month: September 2021

Andrea Ramolo “Free” – it’s a protest

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 28

Live Review: Jerry Joseph + Our Man in the Field, Le Pub, Newport – 8th September 2021

Jason Isbell and 400 Unit to release new covers album – Listen

Eric Bibb “Dear America”

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”