2021 – Page 94 – Americana UK

Nathan Bell + Kirsteen Harvey, Glasgow Americana Festival, The Admiral bar, Glasgow, 30th September 2021

October 5, 2021 Paul Kerr 0

With the pandemic still heavy in the air and US acts stuck on a tightrope as to whether to tour or not to tour abroad, it was heart-warming to learn that Nathan Bell had been jabbed […]

Tyler Childers covers John Prine – Listen

October 5, 2021 Mark Whitfield 0

Tyler Childers has released a cover version of John Prine’s fiddle-driven classic ‘Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You’ taken from his 1972 album ‘Diamonds in the Rough’. The song is taken from […]

The Artisanals “Heading Somewhere” – oh thou spacious dreamy perfect rock

October 5, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

The Artisanals have recently released their second album ‘Zia‘ which is chock full of radio ready Americana dusted rock. Whilst there are nods to artists of the early 1970’s – and a bit of arena rock […]

Video Premiere: ISYLA “The Only Girl in the Room”

October 5, 2021 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the achingly gorgeous and heartfelt video premiere of ‘The Only Girl in the Room’ by outstanding Cornish duo ISYLA. A lovely vocal melody rises and falls, floating over rolling piano and warm upright bass. […]

Whatever Happened To… Run C&W

October 4, 2021 Rick Bayles 1

The Wilburys faded away in 1991 but, hot on their heels, came another group of “brothers” – the Burns brothers – Crashen Burns, G.W. “Wash” Burns, Side Burns, and Rug Burns, collectively known as Run C&W. […]