May 2023 – Americana UK

From the Archives – Classic Americana Albums: Lucinda Williams “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road”

May 31, 2023 Jim Finnie 2

In 1998 when ‘Car Wheels on a Gravel Road’ was released my musical tastes were much more rock-oriented and my gradual assimilation into all things Americana was really just beginning and I paid it scant attention […]

AUK Shortcuts May 2023: Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, The Confusionaires, Little Misty, Badhands, Shawn Williams, Dan Whitehouse, David Edward Booth, and The Train Wreck Endings

May 31, 2023 Paul Kerr 1

Our latest Short Cuts, an occasional feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites […]

Live Review: The Milk Carton Kids, Union Chapel, Islington, London – 20th May 2023

May 31, 2023 Peter Feldon 0

What can I say about this duo? They have already appeared four times on the Americana UK website this year, and on numerous previous occasions. In fact, there is plenty to say about their live performance […]

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, featuring Rakesh Chaurasia “As We Speak”

May 31, 2023 Tim Martin 0

Bluegrass as world music, master musicians exploring new ways of combining sounds and styles. If Americana, or indeed America, is anything it is a fusion of influences combining to make something new. In this case Bluegrass […]

Video Premiere: Adam Masterson “Wild Wolves”

May 31, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s the video premiere of ‘Wild Wolves’ from London-born, New York-based singer-songwriter Adam Masterson. With a sense of urgency and drama, gritty vocals and a soaring chorus, ‘Wild Wolves’ has the feel of Springsteen. Propulsive percussion and […]

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Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
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Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Highwomen - Live at The Gorge 2023 (streaming - Qob...
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RE: There's no future in nostalgia
By Jeff , 7 days ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
There is very little new under the sun. &...
By Martin Johnson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Joe Jackson ~ Hope and Fury.
By Jeff , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
My memories of Stonhenge festivals don't involve much o...
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Except under supervision
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Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0

Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

June 9, 2026 0

Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

June 9, 2026 0

Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

Month: May 2023

From the Archives – Classic Americana Albums: Lucinda Williams “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road”

AUK Shortcuts May 2023: Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, The Confusionaires, Little Misty, Badhands, Shawn Williams, Dan Whitehouse, David Edward Booth, and The Train Wreck Endings

Live Review: The Milk Carton Kids, Union Chapel, Islington, London – 20th May 2023

Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain, featuring Rakesh Chaurasia “As We Speak”

Video Premiere: Adam Masterson “Wild Wolves”

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Andrea von Kampen

Kyle LaLone “Make My Own Way”