July 2024 – Page 32 – Americana UK

Interview: Jared Deck keeps his “Head Above Water”

July 2, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

How politics and songwriting are all about storytelling and red dirt. Chatting with Jared Deck was probably a first for Americana UK as he is an elected Democratic State Representative in Oklahoma, he could also be […]

artwork for Bonny Light Horseman album "Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free

Bonny Light Horseman “Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free”

July 2, 2024 Graeme Tait 7

Acclaimed trio revel in imperfection to deliver a sprawling unvarnished masterpiece. The artwork for the new album from Bonny Light Horseman has a certain predestine feel about it. The original painting hangs from the wall of […]

Preview: Steve Earle to release new live album “Alone Again (Live)”

July 2, 2024 Richard Parkinson 2

Last summer Steve Earle brought his solo acoustic Alone Again tour to the UK including a great evening at the Barbican in London. The set list that night ran to 23 songs starting with his cover […]

Michael Waugh “Beauty & Truth”

July 2, 2024 Tom Harding 0

Brave and bold ballads. In Carl Jung’s words, “Shame is a soul-eating emotion.” The psychological burdens of societal guilt can lead to self-annihilation. To recover from it is to be made anew. Australian singer-songwriter Michael Waugh’s […]

Image of Jack M. Senff to accompany More People Really Should Know About feature

More People Really Should Know About: Jack M. Senff

July 2, 2024 Peter Thompson 2

Jack M. Senff (pronounced sen-eff) is an artist with a varied career; he’s a storytelling songwriter who cites influences including Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, Hiss Golden Messenger and Big Thief. Based in Traverse City, […]