June 2024 – Americana UK

Something for the weekend: Midland “Lucky Sometimes”

June 28, 2024 Mark Whitfield 0

That’s it from us for another week dear reader and we leave you with a new song by a band that just about makes it through our “no cheesy country” gatekeeping software. ‘Lucky Sometimes’ is brand […]

Classic Clips: Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell “Stay a Little Longer” – 1975

June 28, 2024 Andy Short 0

In the last weeks of 1975 and the early weeks of 1976, filmmaker James Szalapski captured footage showing the founders of the outlaw country movement in Texas and Tennessee. The movie was low budget and at […]

Live Review: Richard Hawley, Eventim Apollo, London – 8th June 2024

June 28, 2024 David Jarman 1

Touring to promote his new album, “In the City They Call You Love” Richard Hawley opened his set at London’s Eventim Apollo in fine style with ‘She Brings the Sunlight’, from “Standing at the Skies Edge”, […]

Artwork for Dave Alvin Jimmie Dale Gilmour album "Texicali"

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Texicali”

June 28, 2024 Adrian Dzialdowski 0

Solid collaboration from two of Americana’s finest. Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Dave Alvin must have two of the most distinctive voices in Americana. Of course they also both have long and distinguished careers including many solo […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 148 – “Respite”

June 28, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 0

I’ve written before about my father’s increasing dementia and how my mother is his sole carer with a bit of help for a couple of hours a week. Dad is 92, Mum is 87 and fiercely […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Clarence White would have been 82 today. A little remin...
By Martin Johnson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen - The Call Us The ...
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Highwomen - Live at The Gorge 2023 (streaming - Qob...
By Peter Thompson , 5 days ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
By Jeff , 7 days ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
There is very little new under the sun. &...
By Martin Johnson , 1 week ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Joe Jackson ~ Hope and Fury.
By Jeff , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
My memories of Stonhenge festivals don't involve much o...
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago
RE: There's no future in nostalgia
Except under supervision
By Paul Villers , 1 week ago

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

June 9, 2026 0

Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

June 9, 2026 0

Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

June 9, 2026 0

Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

Month: June 2024

Something for the weekend: Midland “Lucky Sometimes”

Classic Clips: Steve Earle and Rodney Crowell “Stay a Little Longer” – 1975

Live Review: Richard Hawley, Eventim Apollo, London – 8th June 2024

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore “Texicali”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 148 – “Respite”

Shane MacGowan tribute album to be released in November

Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Andrea von Kampen

Kyle LaLone “Make My Own Way”