2025 – Page 54 – Americana UK

Interview: Liz Thomson on Greenwich Village, Joan Baez and the young Dylan

November 10, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

The last year has seen Bob Dylan take the media by storm, something that started with the success of “A Complete Unknown”, a biopic that covered his career between 1961-1965, which was a critical and commercial […]

Live Review: Patterson Hood, The Union Chapel, Islington, London – 27th October 2025

November 10, 2025 Darren Lumbroso 1

On the Union Chapel’s stage are a wooden chair, an acoustic guitar and an upright piano. At 8.15 pm, the amiable Patterson Hood ambles on stage and sits on the chair. He’s followed by his Drive […]

Paperback Riders: Suzy Shaw and Mick Farren “Bomp! Saving the World One Record at a Time”

November 10, 2025 Tim Martin 0

This is a beautiful, coffee-table-sized book which is a time capsule, bottling a crucial period in rock ‘n’ roll history. Its format is its strength: a compilation of reprints, facsimiles, and archival material from Greg Shaw’s […]

The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Steve Hewitt

November 10, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Our next contestant in the Twang Factor 4 series is Steve Hewitt, a singer-songwriter hailing from Kent. Inspired by an eclectic array of artists including David Gray, Bob Dylan, Blaze Foley, Fink, Townes Van Zandt and John Legend, Hewitt has evolved into a […]

Anniversary Cheers: Tony Joe White’s “The Real Thang” celebrates 45 years

November 10, 2025 FredArnold 0

Several years after his death, Tony Joe White’s son Jody unearthed more gems from “The Real Thang” sessions and re-releases the album with 10 more unheard tracks. Forty-five years ago, Tony Joe White released an album […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

July 10, 2026 0

This week, Keith has a wonderful chat with Liz Thomson, esteemed journalist, author, broadcaster, activist, and founder of The Village Trip. There’s new stuff from Alex Amen, Electric Elm, Hawk & Steel, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jason […]

Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

July 10, 2026 0

Here’s a nice turn-around, as Drew & Ellie Holcomb release covers of each other’s songs. Released at the end of June, Drew offered his take on Ellie’s Constellations, while Ellie reimagines Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors’ […]

Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony

July 10, 2026 0

Here’s a live rendition of Madonna Of The San Joaquin from LA singer-songwriter Chris Pierce. The song is all the more powerful for being stripped back and performed solo acoustic, with just light, fluttering guitar as […]

Year: 2025

Interview: Liz Thomson on Greenwich Village, Joan Baez and the young Dylan

Live Review: Patterson Hood, The Union Chapel, Islington, London – 27th October 2025

Paperback Riders: Suzy Shaw and Mick Farren “Bomp! Saving the World One Record at a Time”

The Twang Factor 4 Presents: Steve Hewitt

Anniversary Cheers: Tony Joe White’s “The Real Thang” celebrates 45 years

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?

Video: Chris Pierce “Madonna Of The San Joaquin” – the hypocrisy of sanctimony

Essentials: Americana Podcasts and Internet Radio updated for 2026

The Proclaimers announce an ‘offensive’ new album and more tour dates