2025 – Page 15 – Americana UK

It’s a happy new year as Amythyst Kiah brings her “Still + Bright” tour to the UK and Ireland

December 11, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Grammy-nominated American songwriter Amythyst Kiah makes a long overdue return to the UK and Ireland for her first shows here since the release of her acclaimed “Still + Bright” album. AUK’s Fred Arnold, awarding the album […]

Reasons to be cheerful for 2026 – Live music, independent artists, and Americana UK…

December 11, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Music Venue Properties was started by The Music Venue Trust and “focuses on removing venues from vulnerable leases by purchasing the freehold of the buildings and placing them into community ownership.” They recently acquired The Croft […]

Sarah McQuaid to play UK shows in early 2026

December 11, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

Having just returned from a successful two-month tour in the USA, Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is gearing up for a short “warm-up” UK tour starting on 16th January, and she’s already at work on her new […]

Slow Autumn “Daylight Heart, Moonlight Soul”

December 11, 2025 Andrew Raw 0

A good debut of melodic, laid-back americana, with words that reflect well the realities of life. “Daylight Heart Moonlight Soul” is the first album from Belfast-based Slow Autumn, although they have previously released a couple of […]

Raul Malo at Belly Up Tavern, SAan Diego, CA February 2010

The Song Remains: Raul Malo (1965 – 2025)

December 11, 2025 FredArnold 3

Farewell to the greatest voice in modern popular music Raul Malo has died, at the ridiculously young age of 60. The son of Cuban emigrants who could sing virtually anything with ease and conviction will no […]