2023 – Page 176 – Americana UK

AUK’s Chain Gang: Neil Young and Waylon Jennings “Bound for Glory”

July 17, 2023 Clint West 0

In last week’s Chain Gang Helen Jones served up the wonderful Jaime Wyatt, ably assisted by Shooter Jennings. For my connection this week I’ve turned to Shooter’s old man Waylon. Here he also lends a hand […]

Live Review: Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman, The Green Note, London – 30th June 2023

July 17, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

The Green Note was presenting a hotly anticipated appearance by the duo of Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman, who have been playing together, on occasions, for at least five years. Stephanie is a talented fiddle player […]

Preview: Nigel Wearne heads to the UK this week

July 17, 2023 Mark Whitfield 0

Hot on the heels from touring the UK in January, Australian singer-songwriter Nigel Wearne returns to our shores this week, playing the Cambridge Folk Festival and a string of headline dates across England. 2023 has been […]

Video: Beth Nielsen Chapman “Love”

July 17, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Check out the latest single from acclaimed singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. ‘Love’, originally written and performed by US artist Sara Groves, is an exploration of the deepest of emotions. Chapman’s version is truly heartfelt, her vocal […]

Artwork for Joana Serrat album "Riders of the Canyon"

Riders of the Canyon “Riders of the Canyon”

July 17, 2023 David Jarman 0

Joana Serrat’s band project ‘Riders of the Canyon’ blends classic Americana influences in ten-song collection. Well known on these shores for her excellent solo work, most recently her 2021 release ‘Hardcore From The Heart’, Joana Serrat’s […]

Sufjan Stevens at Celebrate Brooklyn 2011

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

September 30, 2026 0

The Americana UK archives are not exactly rammed with Sufjan Stevens content. Andrew Frolish selected the sublime John Wayne Gacy, Jr. for his Chain Gang feature in 2022 (here). Otherwise, there are a few ‘guest appearance’ […]

Artwork for Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children's album "My Mother's Name"

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

September 30, 2026 0

Wandering songwriter returns with first album in a decade: lessons in melodic self-definition ensue. “I don’t plan, and I don’t plan to stop”. The opening line to the first and title track of My Mother’s Name […]

Cover art for David Banks album "All The Dreams We Left Behind"

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

September 30, 2026 0

Former Whybirds guitarist and co-writer delivers a sophomore album replete with anthemic songs infused with arena rock. It is now over seven years since David Banks released his debut album, Until The End, which saw the […]

Year: 2023

AUK’s Chain Gang: Neil Young and Waylon Jennings “Bound for Glory”

Live Review: Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman, The Green Note, London – 30th June 2023

Preview: Nigel Wearne heads to the UK this week

Video: Beth Nielsen Chapman “Love”

Riders of the Canyon “Riders of the Canyon”

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Sufjan Stevens

Nive Nielsen and The Deer Children “My Mother’s Name”

David Banks “All The Dreams We Left Behind”

Stephanie Sammons “Head Noise”

Folk Tracks Roundup – September 2026