2021 – Page 99 – Americana UK

‘Hardly Strictly Bluegrass’ to livestream over 27 artists in 3 days

September 30, 2021 Emily Dongray 0

Strictly Bluegrass is a long-established San Fransisco free festival of Bluegrass that began over two decades ago. The last two years have seen it move online, and now it is one of the most significant live […]

Triptides “So Many Days” – where does the time go, man?

September 30, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

“Do you wish you would have gone to the show? Do you realise that there’s nowhere to go?” sings Glenn Brigman as ‘So Many Days‘ makes its jangling opening. But it’s ok, the LA psychedelic influenced […]

Video Premiere: Clever Hopes “Made You Mad”

September 30, 2021 Andrew Frolish 1

The debut single from Clever Hopes is a delightful burst of upbeat folk-rock, featuring driving acoustic guitar and a rhythmic harmonica solo from Matthew Barber. Andrew Shaver’s voice is beautifully warm and worn smooth as he takes […]

The Byrds “Captain Soul” – let’s boogie

September 29, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0

Now, as you may recall, we find Wednesday to be one of those tough sort of days – a long way into the week and a long way still from the weekend. Wednesday afternoon is quite […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – week 29

September 29, 2021 Keith Hargreaves 0

Back on the wheel as the pandemic wreaks havoc in education. After my brush with this horrendous disease I have returned to work, in a somewhat weakened state for now, to find the problem with absenteeism […]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Artwork for Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children's album "My Mother's Name"

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

September 30, 2026 0

Wandering songwriter returns with first album in a decade: lessons in melodic self-definition ensue. “I don’t plan, and I don’t plan to stop”. The opening line to the first and title track of My Mother’s Name […]

Cover art for David Banks album "All The Dreams We Left Behind"

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

September 30, 2026 0

Former Whybirds guitarist and co-writer delivers a sophomore album replete with anthemic songs infused with arena rock. It is now over seven years since David Banks released his debut album, Until The End, which saw the […]

Year: 2021

‘Hardly Strictly Bluegrass’ to livestream over 27 artists in 3 days

Triptides “So Many Days” – where does the time go, man?

Video Premiere: Clever Hopes “Made You Mad”

The Byrds “Captain Soul” – let’s boogie

Sounds from beyond the Shed – week 29

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

Stephanie Sammons “Head Noise”

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026