July 2023 – Page 24 – Americana UK

Something for the weekend: Teenage Fanclub “Tired of Being Alone”

July 7, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Well that’s it from us for another week dear reader. We will be spending most of the weekend trying to work out how to set up our new Threads account which can go with our one […]

Book Review: Mandi Bates Bailey “The Downhome Sound; Diversity and Politics in Americana Music”

July 7, 2023 Rick Bayles 0

As the title might suggest, this is quite an academic approach to Americana music, but that’s understandable given that the author, Mandi Bates Bailey, is a professor of political science, Africana studies, and women’s and gender […]

Bear’s Den “Helen of Hammersmith Bridge” – Listen

July 7, 2023 Mark Whitfield 1

We are a loving family here in AUK Towers who can disagree with civility about some things, that’s before we’ve had our fourth pint, after which things turn ugly, very ugly. A point in question is […]

Classic Clips : Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham – “I’m Your Puppet” Jools Holland’s Later November 1999

July 7, 2023 Paul Russell 0

It’s often the case that songwriters prefer to stay in the background and however strong their vocals and musicianship are, they keep out of the limelight. That’s certainly the case for legendary songwriters Dan Penn and […]

Black Deer Festival Interview: Joey Burns (Calexico) talks longevity, collaboration, festivals and future plans

July 7, 2023 Clint West 0

For many lovers of americana music, the name of Calexico would have been one of those which caught the eye amongst a very strong billing at this year’s Black Deer Festival. Since their ‘Spoke’ debut album […]