2024 – Page 286 – Americana UK

Video Premiere: The Stetson Family “Dollar In My Hand”

April 15, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Australian bluegrass band The Stetson Family have an excellent new single, ‘Dollar In My Hand’. The band’s lead singer, Nadine Budge, delivers a powerful vocal with an edge and a touch of grit. Her voice is […]

Something for the weekend: Jason McNiff “My Mississippi”

April 12, 2024 Mark Whitfield 2

Just typing that song title reminded me of being at school – have looked at the word about 5 times but still not sure I’ve spelt it right. ANYWAY – that’s it from us dear reader […]

Glasgow Gig for Gaza announced for Royal Concert Hall

April 12, 2024 Mark Whitfield 2

There is a body of activity in the world of roots music building around what many consider to be the great moral issue of our times, and in a powerful statement of solidarity and humanitarian support, […]

Live Review: Furnace Mountain, Green Note, London – 5th April 2024

April 12, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Furnace Mountain is a four-piece string band originally from Virginia but now based in West Virginia – pretty close to the respective borders. The group comprises Aimee Curl (bass guitar, vocals), ‘Fiddlin’ Dave van Deventer (fiddle, […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 138: “Ramblin’ Roots and old friends”

April 12, 2024 Keith Hargreaves 6

Last weekend saw the annual shindig at High Wycombe that is Ramblin’ Roots. In two adjacent and perfectly lovely venues over 20 artists over 3 days. I could only make it on the Friday night but […]

Folk Tracks Roundup – June 2026

June 30, 2026 0

It’s the middle of the year, as I write, it’s the weekend of the solstice. A great time for a theme of Summerland and Wicker Man-inspired songs. Would we take a Blood On Satan’s Claw tribute? […]

Video Premiere: Logan Staats “Rainwater and Whiskey”

June 30, 2026 0

Here’s the video premiere for Rainwater and Whiskey, the latest song from Canadian singer-songwriter Logan Staats. The follow-up to previous single releases Empty Hands and Medicine Wheel is a dramatic, atmospheric song that showcases Staats’s outstanding […]

“Doggone” it … Jeffrey Silverstein announces a new album

June 29, 2026 0

Jeffrey Silverstein has announced Doggone, his new album, is set for release on 23rd October via UK label Full Time Hobby. Meeting at the intersection of the loner-folk, cosmic country, and kraut-laden choogle, Silverstein is a […]

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