November 2024 – Americana UK

Something for the weekend: Lee DeWyze “Devil in the Details”

November 29, 2024 Mark Whitfield 1

Well that’s it from us for another week and we leave you dear reader with a song from the latest album by Illinois’ Lee DeWyze who was winner of the ninth season of American Idol but […]

Jingle Bells Friday – snow is falling, snow on snow

November 29, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

Well, we can hope. Yes welcome one and all to Americana UK’s celebration of all things solstice and Winterval, of all things eggnog and marzipan, of all things cards and presents and good cheer and companionship. […]

Reissue: Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan “Ballad of the Broken Seas”

November 29, 2024 Paul Kerr 0

18 years on, Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan remain the best torch bearers for sweet and sour dusty ballads. Originally released in 2006, “Ballad Of The Broken Seas” saw the unlikely pairing of Scotland’s Isobel Campbell, […]

Live Review: Bonny Light Horseman + Bridget Kearney, Roundhouse, London – 20th November 2024

November 29, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

Anticipation was high for Bonny Light Horseman – now with three albums to their name and with this year’s “Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free” being to all intents and purposes a double […]

artwork for Ags Connolly album "Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand"

Ags Connolly “Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand”

November 29, 2024 Chas Lacey 0

Timely tribute to Texan troubadour from home-grown traditional country musician. With his latest release, ‘Your Pal Slim: Songs of James Hand’ the British country-traditionalist Ags Connolly has achieved a rare feat. Not only has he made […]