2021 – Page 118 – Americana UK

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. […]

Video Premiere: The Curse of KK Hammond Feat. David and the Devil “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed”

September 15, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

KK Hammond and David and the Devil have collaborated to write a murder ballad, inspired by the story of Ed Gein, whose relationship with his over-bearing, religious mother was the basis for the character of Leatherface […]

Studio Life: Elaine Palmer

September 14, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Why “Just One” should inspire listeners to go their own way Elaine Palmer is known for her powerful, bluesy vocal performances. When she lets loose, as she does on recent single ‘Just One’, her voice is […]

Cover Artwork for Ross Adams album Escaping Southern Heat

Ross Adams “Escaping Southern Heat”

September 14, 2021 Rich Orpin 0

Ross Adams steps out of the shadows and concludes one heck of a journey. It is often said that the approach to recording of relying on instinct and energy over just a few takes, and embracing […]

Festival Review: Moseley Folk & Arts, 3rd-5th September 2021

September 14, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Getting back to a festival after the absence of any last year did still feel strangely surreal, but there’s something about smaller to medium-sized festivals that still leaves you feeling less anxious. Moseley Folk and Arts […]

Petunia live at the Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham - 24th September 2026

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

October 1, 2026 0

The Kitchen Garden Café in King’s Heath, Birmingham, makes you glad people still believe in putting good music in small rooms. Attached to a restaurant and garden centre by day, it becomes an intimate music venue […]

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0

The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”

October 1, 2026 0

First solo release shows Jayne Pomplas has much to offer. Jayne Pomplas is a Dublin-based American singer, songwriter and fiddle player who has spent years in Ireland performing and recording with artists including The Chieftains, Frankie […]

Year: 2021

Eric Bibb “Dear America”

Video Premiere: The Curse of KK Hammond Feat. David and the Devil “The Ballad of Lampshade Ed”

Studio Life: Elaine Palmer

Ross Adams “Escaping Southern Heat”

Festival Review: Moseley Folk & Arts, 3rd-5th September 2021

Live Review: Petunia (solo without The Vipers), The Kitchen Garden Café, Birmingham – 24th September 2026

Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

Jayne Pomplas “This Is How The World Ends”

Folk-americana duo Rosine announce debut album due Spring 2027

Nicole Mish “Hope is Restless”