2023 – Page 350 – Americana UK

Classic Americana Albums: Phil Ochs “Pleasures Of The Harbor”

February 15, 2023 Graeme Tait 2

By late 1967 Phil Ochs had left New York where for the previous five years he had carved out a name for himself as one of the protagonists of the vibrant folk movement. He had been […]

The Twang Factor 3 Results: Lucy Grubb takes third place

February 15, 2023 Clint West 0

The AUK judging panel have deliberated and have now given their verdict on the Top 3 in The Twang Factor 3. Starting today with third place we will reveal our top 3 selections over the course […]

Nothin’ Fancy “Crash And Burn”

February 15, 2023 Jonathan Aird 0

Nothin’ Fancy was formed as a bluegrass band in 1994 to compete in a bluegrass competition. Ever since then, they have grown in popularity, released 11 full length albums, and continue to perform at festivals all […]

The First Time: Fred Arnold – “The Greatest Record Show of 1963” with Brook Benton, Dion + 3 more, 26th October 1963, Lewisham Odeon

February 15, 2023 FredArnold 2

My interest in music began at a very early age, influenced by absolutely nothing – i.e. there was no music in the home, my parents weren’t interested and, as I subsequently discovered, I had no voice […]

Live Review: Madison Violet, The Town Hall, Kirton In Lindsey – 3rd February 2023

February 15, 2023 Graeme Tait 0

The first concert of the new year at Lincolnshire’s premier Americana music venue saw the return of Canadian duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa Maclsaac better known as Madison Violet who only last June treated the regulars […]