2022 – Page 61 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: Eric Ambel “12 Step Program (To Quit You Babe)”

November 2, 2022 Andrew Frolish 1

Check out the fuzzy guitar and driving rhythms of Eric Ambel’s latest video, his version of the Nick Lowe classic ‘12 Step Program (To Quit You Babe)’. Sonically, it’s upbeat, uplifting and gets you moving. Ambel’s […]

Small Venue Heroes: Nathan Bell

November 1, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Nathan Bell’s first stab at fame ran foul of the increasing assembly line approach required by the Nashville music industry in the 1980s. Unwilling to play their game he quit and had a regular job for […]

Dear Dr. Cleetus … my husband’s bluegrass obsession has entered the bedroom!

November 1, 2022 Keith Hargreaves 4

Every month Dr Cleetus Hose, renowned relationship and sexual health guru shares his advice for Americana UK subscribers. Dear Dr Cleetus, My husband and I have been happily married for several years now but recently his […]

John Fullbright “The Liar”

November 1, 2022 Rick Bayles 0

Collaboration is the key. Back in 2018 we reviewed an album called “Restoration”, in which a bunch of Americana artists got to “re-imagine” a number of Elton John songs, and this album is slightly reminiscent of […]

Interview: Fine Lines’ Mark Radcliffe and Dave Boardman on playing iconic UK venues

November 1, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Getting a relaxed swinging sound while channelling influences from Bob Wills to Gram Parsons. Fine Lines are probably the best americana band from Cheshire and they have also managed to land the support slot on Kiefer […]