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 […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Dean Owens “Sally’s Song (I Dreamed Of Michael Marra)”

July 27, 2026 0

Dean Owens is, of course, no stranger to these pages. With twelve albums and numerous AUK awards behind him, a search on this site will provide pages of reviews, interviews and videos. Typing the name Michael […]

Mick Flannery “The House Must Win”

July 27, 2026 0

A labour of love, twenty years in the making from renowned Irish singer-songwriter. It is more than twenty years since Mick Flannery released his debut album Evening Train, but the tale it told of (as he puts […]

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

July 27, 2026 0

The Americana Music Association has announced that singer, songwriter and musical trailblazer Robert Plant will receive the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the 25th Annual Americana Honours & Awards, taking place on 16th September 2026, at […]

Month: July 2023

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

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

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

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

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

For The Sake Of The Song: Dean Owens “Sally’s Song (I Dreamed Of Michael Marra)”

Mick Flannery “The House Must Win”

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Tucker Zimmerman “Dream Me A Dream”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 241 “Back in the swim”