But Is It Americana?
But is it Americana? – The Monkees
Up to now, all attempts to justify an Americana tag, for a band not usually associated with the genre, have seen UK bands in the frame. I’d like to turn my attention to an American “band”. […]
Year: 2022
Album Reviews
The Bacon Brothers “Erato”
A blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences is what the Bacon Brothers call “Forosoco”. A blend of folk, rock, soul and country influences is what they are all about and is the genre-bending sound […]
Tracks
Alela Diane “When We Believed” – talking to your younger self
‘When We Believed‘ is the latest single to be released by Portland singer-songwriter Alela Diane this year, with hints that there will be a full album soon as a follow-up to 2018’s ‘Cusp.’ ‘When We Believed‘ […]
AUK's Chain Gang
AUK’s Chain Gang: Dale Watson “One More Once More”
For the last few weeks members of our Chain Gang have been indulging themselves with a few musical tipples culminating in Tim Newby’s selection of the excellent Darrell Scott’s ‘It’s the Whiskey That Eases the Pain’. […]
Album Reviews
The Rosellys “On The Porch”
Fifth release for true family outfit The Rosellys is a 14 track collection of stirring, moving and classy fiddle and banjo-centric songs. Keeping it well and truly in the family, Herefordshire based The Rosellys have released […]