June 2024 – Page 34 – Americana UK

For the Sake of the Song: Bruce Springsteen “If I Should Fall Behind”

June 3, 2024 FredArnold 2

‘If I Should Fall Behind’ was written by, and remains very dear to the heart of, Bruce Springsteen. Debates arise as to whether he can be described as an Americana artist, but the song certainly can. […]

Video: Abigail Lapell “Rattlesnake”

June 3, 2024 Ed Donnelly 1

Abigail Lapell takes on love and superstition in the new video for ‘Rattlesnake’. This single is from her new full-length album ‘Anniversary’. The album was recorded at the 200-year-old St. Mark’s Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario and […]

AUK’s Back Pages No 4

June 3, 2024 Paul Kerr 0

We draw to a close to 2005 with the last four Friends Of Americana UK discs, covering September to December (Vol. 2 numbers 9-12). This was the first full year of these CDs and if you […]

artwork for Keegan McInroe album "Dusty Passports and Empty Beds"

Keegan McInroe “Dusty Passports and Empty Beds”

June 3, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Birthed during a period of isolation, his new album displays a deft touch for sensitive songwriting. ‘Dusty Passports and Empty Beds’ came about as a result of the pandemic’s grip. When the lockdown was mandated in […]

Live Review: Kim Richey + Carla J Easton, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 25th May 2024

June 3, 2024 Graeme Tait 3

My windshield wipers were operating in overdrive, headlights on full, as I made the journey to the venue through weather that was more in keeping with late February rather than late May, the mist completely obscuring […]