2023 – Page 212 – Americana UK

Ryan Curtis “Ain’t Ever Easy”

June 14, 2023 Helen Jones 0

Hugely powerful voice against a lively blue-infused country makes for an instant sit-up-and-listen second album. From the opening track on Ryan Curtis’ sophomore album ‘Ain’t Ever Easy’, his deep, gravelly baritone and the accompanying music that […]

The First Time: Kimberly Bright – Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark and The Thompson Twins, Indianapolis Convention Center, 3rd December 1985

June 14, 2023 Kimberly Bright 0

I remember more about the circumstances around the Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark/Thompson Twins Tour for Future Days concert I attended in 1985 than the performances themselves, even though I was there as a die-hard OMD […]

Leftover Salmon “Grass Roots”

June 14, 2023 Tim Martin 0

An ideal introduction to the energetic blend of styles that makes up one of today’s best bluegrass bands. On their new project, Leftover Salmon reflect on their bluegrass and festival roots with a set of songs […]

Live Review: Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express + Kris Gruen, The Fallen Angels Club @ St. Lukes, Glasgow – 9th June 2023

June 14, 2023 Paul Kerr 0

The huge wave of applause which greeted Chuck Prophet as he appeared on stage, arms outstretched, said a lot for the love felt by this sold-out Glasgow audience for an artist making a much delayed return […]

Eliza Gilkyson “Home”

June 14, 2023 Peter Churchill 0

Eliza Gilkyson more than gets by with a little help from her friends. For her latest release, Eliza Gilkyson has used the pandemic to reflect on those simple pleasures that we tend to take for granted, […]