2023 – Page 247 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: Lillian Leadbetter “Sophia”

May 16, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is the delightfully uplifting ‘Sophia’ from Lillian Leadbetter, a gorgeously engaging song of compassion and friendship, a song that shortens the distance between people who are apart. This live recording from Nashville begins with Phil Cohen’s […]

Video: Cowboys Junkies “Hard to Build. Easy to Break”

May 15, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

New music from Cowboy Junkies is something to get excited about and the wonderfully-written ‘Hard to Build. Easy to Break’ meets those high expectations. This is masterful music, incredibly atmospheric and delivered in growing, swelling layers […]

Dennis Ellsworth “Hold You Close” – we’ll be holding on forever

May 15, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Dennis Ellsworth claims that his latest album, ‘Modern Hope‘, is inspired by English folk-rock. He certainly replicated some of the speed of the early contributors to that genre, the Charlottetown-based artist worked with his old friend […]

Interview: Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz on the current state of US-German Relations

May 15, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Keeping the spirit and artistry of Peter Cooper alive. Before they embark on a tour of England Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz spoke to AUK’s Lyndon Bolton on a three-way Zoom call. Though both live in […]

JP Ruggieri “Gradually Descend Into Chaos”

May 15, 2023 Rick Thorn 0

Songs of courage and hope arising from chaos. There is so much to like and admire in this album which is Nashville-based Ruggieri’s second full-length offering. On first listening it feels like a very breezy light […]

Lucinda Williams St Paul Theatre 14 April 2019

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

September 28, 2026 0

There are songs that you love for the lyrics, songs that you love for the music; sometimes you get a song where both are so perfect you have a masterpiece. Lucinda Williams’ Metal Firecracker is the […]

Artwork for Ian Noe album"Canyon Falls Trailer Band"

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

September 28, 2026 0

Impressive collection of character-driven songwriting and classic country sounds. Kentuckian Ian Noe presents a diverse selection of sixteen original songs on his excellent new album, Canyon Falls Trailer Band. It’s Noe’s third release and the second […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 0

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Year: 2023

Video Premiere: Lillian Leadbetter “Sophia”

Video: Cowboys Junkies “Hard to Build. Easy to Break”

Dennis Ellsworth “Hold You Close” – we’ll be holding on forever

Interview: Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz on the current state of US-German Relations

JP Ruggieri “Gradually Descend Into Chaos”

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”