May 2022 – Page 3 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: The Slocan Ramblers “Bury My Troubles”

May 31, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Now, here’s a song that will have you up and dancing, tapping your feet and sharing in the joy that The Slocan Ramblers bring to their performances. This is modern bluegrass at its best: fast-paced, precise […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 58

May 30, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 0

Half term and festival time. I have dragged my sorry arse to the end of the week and cannot communicate how grateful I am for half term. This term has been full of all the usual […]

Paul J Bolger “Hard Truth”

May 30, 2022 Peter Churchill 0

Irish artist of many talents with an uneven album of country infused pop/rock Paul J Bolger is clearly a very talented man. His credits as an animator include work on Shaun the Sheep and Wallace and […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Joan Shelley “Teal”

May 30, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0

In the last Chain Gang article, Viv Fish connected us to the excellent ‘Fire In The Sea!’, an album by Maria Shiel, which commences with the sounds of the sea breaking against the shore and features […]

The Blue Dogs “Big Dreamers”

May 30, 2022 Tim Martin 0

A comeback chance seized with both hands, this is fine country-rock that should win The Blue Dogs a new audience. South Carolina band The Blue Dogs have not produced any studio material since 2004, although several […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Month: May 2022

Video Premiere: The Slocan Ramblers “Bury My Troubles”

Sounds from beyond the Shed – Week 58

Paul J Bolger “Hard Truth”

AUK’s Chain Gang: Joan Shelley “Teal”

The Blue Dogs “Big Dreamers”

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

The Wild High “Listen to The Wild High”