2021 – Page 117 – Americana UK

Book Review: Ralph Brookfield “On the Trail of Americana Music”

September 15, 2021 Gordon Sharpe 1

A laudable stab at the difficult task of grasping the many-headed beast that is Americana Music. Author Ralph Brookfield trained as a molecular physicist worked as a copy editor, software engineer, freelance writer, ran a software […]

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 […]

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

August 11, 2026 0

Remarkably, it is twenty years since Frank Turner released his first solo EP: Campfire Punkrock. The very title was both a statement of intent and a conscious identifier, defining his sound and the purpose of his […]

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

August 11, 2026 0

The new Legendary Trainhoppers is a foray into studied presence and simple things cherished Indiana based band The Legendary Trainhoppers have been at it since their 2006 release, Ramble On. This latest release, A Conspiracy of […]

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

August 11, 2026 0

America’s 250th birthday was a low key affair for me, although my updated Spotify Independence Day playlist – ‘USA 250’ – received some airtime. Joining the usual suspects on this quintessential semiquincentennial version were some new […]

Year: 2021

Book Review: Ralph Brookfield “On the Trail of Americana Music”

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

Interview: Frank Turner reflects on 20 years of Campfire Punkrock

The Legendary Trainhoppers “A Conspiracy of Ravens”

More People Really Should Know About: Erik Koskinen

Cajun Corner – Summer 2026

Jeffrey Halford and The Healers “Used Parts”