February 2023 – Page 10

Kirsten Adamson “Landing Place”

February 21, 2023 John Jenkins 1

Exceptionally good – one to appreciate for many years to come. Kirsten is probably fed up with comparisons to Nanci Griffiths, Emmylou Harris, and similar 80s female singers of the same scene but that should be […]

Cajun Corner – A tribute to Austin Pitre

February 21, 2023 Rick Bayles 2

We’ve got news of something that should be of special interest to those of you who appreciate good Cajun music. Nouveau Electric Records, a Louisiana-based record company that champions the music of Cajun people, be it […]

Book Review: “Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History”

February 21, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Leon Russell changed music in the ‘60s and ‘70s and then ploughed an independent furrow from the ‘80s. At this point in time, it is difficult to appreciate how big Leon Russell was in the early […]

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Shaun O’Reilly, Green Note, London, 5th February 2023

February 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Another chance to see Julian Taylor in London just a week after his first European appearance with a short set at Moth Club was too good an opportunity to pass on. A multiple Juno nominee, Julian […]

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Borderland” – On the border

February 21, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

This we like, the song of course, but also this part of the story behind the release of this new single by Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore – ‘Borderland’ was recorded on the duo’s day […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Month: February 2023

Kirsten Adamson “Landing Place”

Cajun Corner – A tribute to Austin Pitre

Book Review: “Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History”

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Shaun O’Reilly, Green Note, London, 5th February 2023

Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Borderland” – On the border

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”