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Jesse Daniel “Son of the San Lorenzo”

July 14, 2025 Lyndon Bolton 0
Jesse Daniel goes up several gears, digging deeper with his writing and expanding musically without forsaking his Bakersfield country roots. As he played the local bars and clubs, Jesse Daniel acquired the nickname “Son of the […]
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Los Straitjackets to release first album of original material in thirteen years

July 14, 2025 Richard Parkinson 1
Los Straitjackets will be releasing their forthcoming album “Somos Los Straitjackets” on 19th September 2025 through Yep Roc Records, It is the masked quartet’s first new album of all-original material in over 13 years. Los Straitjackets […]
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Ruby Friedman Orchestra “Chimes after Midnight”

July 14, 2025 Gordon Mackay 0
Ruby Friedman returns with a vibrant mix of styles and stories. Newly signed to record label Label 51, established artist Ruby Friedman (and Orchestra) continues to mix americana with more diverse musical styles and a fascinating […]
Yvonne Lyon & Boo Hewerdine live at the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey - 5th July 2025
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Live Review: Yvonne Lyon and Boo Hewerdine + Sharon Maher, Kirton in Lindsey – 5th July 2025

July 14, 2025 Graeme Tait 0
Despite the wealth of sporting attractions currently on offer, it was reassuring to see another healthy gathering at Lincolnshire’s Premier Americana Music venue, the Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey, with quite a few new faces amongst […]
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Peter Rowan “Tales of the Free Mexican Air Force”

July 14, 2025 Tim Martin 2
A career reflection from one of the key names in americana music, with support from collaborators old and new. Peter Rowan was americana before it was even a thing. Around 1970, he played with jazz-influenced roots […]

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We are mightily delighted to announce today full details for Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House on Saturday […]
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Something for the weekend: Mary Chapin Carpenter & the Mountain Goats “Put the Message in the Box”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, an exciting day for us as we announce full details for our 25 year event which takes place in Liverpool later this year – you can find more […]
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Abigail Lapell announces new album “Shadow Child” out in May

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Award-winning Toronto singer-songwriter Abigail Lapell has announced her upcoming new album Shadow Child, an album about motherhood whose nine songs each represent a month of gestation, will be released May 8th via Outside Music. Lapell has […]

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Interview: Michael Timmins on “More Acoustic Junk”, Cowboy Junkies and, well… other Mike stuff

March 25, 2026 1
A few months ago, we got an album of more (acoustic) junk from the Junkies. Okay, that is a horrible image. Better start over. Michael Timmins, along with siblings Margo and Peter, and Alan Anton, the […]
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Interview: Bob Lind on “It Oughta Be Easy”

March 12, 2026 0
Folk icon talks life, hope, and his 2026 record. Bob Lind recently released his fourth studio album of new material in the past fourteen years, “It Oughta Be Easy,” a characteristically literate, introspective, and often humorous […]
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Video Interview: Dave Alvin on The Third Mind’s “Spellbinder”

March 11, 2026 2
While Dave Alvin is regarded as one of the greats of American roots music, his taste in music and his own music from the Blasters onwards has included hints of his musical eclecticism. Evidently, he always […]

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Track Premiere – Roses & Cigarettes “Bones On The Ground”

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Roses & Cigarettes are a duo made up of singer Jenny Pagliaro and guitarist Angela Petrilli who hail from Los Angeles.  They are all set to release their second album ‘Echoes and Silence’ on the 22nd […]
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Matt Patershuk “If Wishes Were Horses” (Black Hen Music, 2019)

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‘If Wishes Were Horses’ is the result of Matt Patershuk’s collaboration with award-winning string player and producer, Steve Dawson. This album presents an inspired blend of blues and country delivered by Patershuk’s intimate and soulful vocals. […]
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The Small Glories, The Green Note, London, 31st May 2018

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Whilst it may feel like an extension of your own living room, an instantly familiar and cosy space, the unassuming exterior of The Green Note music venue belies its ability to attract the very best acoustic […]

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