September 2025 – Americana UK

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Darragh O’Dea

September 30, 2025 Dean Nardi 1

The first exposure to Irish songwriter Darragh O’Dea was coming upon his debut in 2018, titled “The Mary Robinson EP.” The burning question was, who is Mary Robinson, and why did O’Dea name his record (and […]

Christine Collister live at Nettleham Village Hall, Nettleham, Lincoln - 20th September 2025

Live Review: Christine Collister, Nettleham Village Hall, Nettleham, Lincoln – 20th September 2025

September 30, 2025 Graeme Tait 4

When one thinks of the Isle of Man, the self-governing British Crown Dependency, situated in the middle of the Irish Sea, almost equidistant between England to the east and Northern Ireland to the west, one is […]

artwork for Rumble Strip album "Sayonara, Baby"

Rumble Strip “Sayonara, Baby”

September 30, 2025 Chas Lacey 0

Intimations of mortality with wry humour and a folk-rock feel. Rumble Strip formed in 2018 when writer Richard Rossi approached guitarist Dave Nachmanoff about working together. They released the EP “Let’s Roll” in 2021, and three […]

More People Should Really Know About: The Travelin’ McCourys

September 30, 2025 Martin Johnson 2

Time and history have seen Del McCoury become the elder statesman of bluegrass, a music he has preserved and developed through his long career. He is such a pivotal figure in bluegrass because he has effortlessly […]

Ron Sexsmith takes his Hangover on tour in 2026

September 30, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Ron Sexsmith, who has just released the new album, “Hangover Terrace“, will tour the UK and Ireland in 2026 with his band (Don Kerr on drums, who has toured with him since 1987, and Jason Mercer […]