May 2022 – Page 36 – Americana UK

Graham Nash “Live: Songs For Beginners/Wild Tales”

May 4, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

Fifty-year-old songs that are still surprisingly relevant today. Two times Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash is an intriguing artist despite the enduring success of his two main bands the Hollies and Crosby, Stills […]

Charley Crockett announces 2022 UK dates

May 4, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Country crooner Texan Charley Crockett has announced a series of UK/European dates this coming autumn, kicking off in Dublin and Glasgow on 28th/30th October. Crockett released his latest album ‘Jukebox Charley’ at the end of last […]

Haroula Rose “You Should Probably Leave” – but you probably won’t

May 4, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Haroula Rose has taken Chris Stapleton’s country -rock song and stripped it down to the bare essentials – vocal and a slow and steady piano accompaniment. No frills – and it’s that simplicity of purpose that […]

Video Premiere: Ash & Eric “Sure”

May 4, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

Ash & Eric release the final single before their debut album drops on Friday 6th May 2022. In actual fact, it will be the married couple’s third album as they have two previous releases under the […]

Interview: Dutch americana artist and member of Matthews Southern Comfort Eric Devries

May 3, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

How the Beatles and punk rock lead to Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, and Steve Earle. Every now and again Americana UK takes a look at americana in one of our European neighbours to make sure […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The The - Hanky Panky (vinyl)
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The Chicks - Taking the Long Way (local streaming)
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Far From Saints - Far From Saints (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 1 week ago
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Ryan Adams - The Suicide Handbook (vinyl)
By Peter Thompson , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Mudcrutch - Mudcrutch (vinyl)
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Stonehenge was a fucking mess every time but it was a b...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Great shout John I’m new here -Gil Scott Heron wh...
By Keith Hargreaves , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Neil Young - Citizen Kane Jr
By John , 2 weeks ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 3 weeks ago

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

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The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage this October. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today’s americana, influencing folk such as Wilco, […]

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

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Emotionally charged songs played and sung with passion and honesty. The Glass Hours are American songwriters Megan Barbera and Brad Armstrong. The indie country duo, originally from Colorado and Alabama, met in New York’s Hudson Valley […]

Vox Continental: June 2026

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It may be hot, but Continental Europe stays Cool! Greetings from a somewhat warm continental Europe. And the summer has only just started! We’ve been averaging around 40C during the day for nearly a week now, […]

Interviews

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0

Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]

Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Paul Simon Performs “The Only Living Boy in New York” at Barnes and Noble, 2008

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Paul Simon has an incredible catalogue of music behind him, going all the way back to the 1950s. As half of the folk duo Simon and Garfunkel, he had great success before going on to record […]

News

Guitar maestro Robert Cray to tour the UK

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There are few guitarists more masterful than Robert Cray, and it’s a mastery that he has been displaying for over forty years. Bursting onto the mainstream – and bringing his music to the mainstream was quite […]

Album Reviews

Teghan Devon “Little Lion” (Broken Juke Box Media, 2020)

June 22, 2020 0

Teghan Devon’s voice has the lyrical quality of an angel, that can be of no doubt. It is melodic, symphonic, harmonious. Her musicianship, and that of all the participants on this EP ‘Little Lion‘, is delicate […]

Month: May 2022

Graham Nash “Live: Songs For Beginners/Wild Tales”

Charley Crockett announces 2022 UK dates

Haroula Rose “You Should Probably Leave” – but you probably won’t

Video Premiere: Ash & Eric “Sure”

Interview: Dutch americana artist and member of Matthews Southern Comfort Eric Devries

The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!

The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”

Vox Continental: June 2026

JD Hinton “Interstate Man” – Keepin’ it rollin’ on

Video: Gareth Dunlop “Wish I Couldn’t Feel A Thing” – love’s souvenir, a bitter memento