February 2026 – Page 24

For The Sake Of The Song: Mary Chapin Carpenter “American Stooge”

February 9, 2026 Peter Churchill 0

Mary Chapin Carpenter has featured many times in the various features of these pages. As one of the greatest Americana artists to emerge from the 20th century this is hardly a surprise and over the course […]

Multi-award winner Sierra Ferrell to tour UK/ Europe summer 2026

February 9, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Americana force of nature Sierra Ferrell has just announced her 2026 Heavy Petal tour, including several dates across the UK and Europe in the summer of 2026. 2025 started with a remarkable sweep of four wins […]

artwork for Elles Bailey's album “You Can’t Take My Story Away”

Elles Bailey “You Can’t Take My Story Away”

February 9, 2026 Sebastian Reyes Turner 0

A showcase for a remarkable voice of modern blues. Elles Bailey has come a long way in the last decade. Over this relatively short period, she has managed to consolidate an enviable career with tours alongside […]

Taken at The Black Prince, Northmpton 31/1/26

Live Review: Will Varley + Hana Brooks, The Black Prince, Northampton – 31st January 2026

February 9, 2026 Ian C Rothery 0

Will Varley’s wry humour shone through during this engaging performance at The Black Prince in Northampton. Varley related that he comforted his children, concerned over another of his on-tour absences, with the words from a song […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 220 “The Crying Game”

February 9, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

Being a regular column, I find myself returning to themes occasionally (boringly repeating yourself – Ed), and this week I’m reflecting on how much closer to the surface those damn tears seem to be. This was […]

RE: My First Record Player
I had a Rotel amp and turntable too until the buttons s...
By Andy Short , 8 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
@peterthompson When Ryan Adams string breaks during Bar...
By Andy Short , 8 hours ago
World Party - Private Revolution
Oh Karl - you left us much too soon. word on the street...
By deviouspdv , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Little Feat - Time Loves a Hero (vinyl) XTC - English...
By Peter Thompson , 3 days ago
David Allan Coe (9/6/1939 - 4/29/2026)
David Allan Coe was certainly a controversial figure, b...
By Joe Nathan , 4 days ago
RE: Versions!
You know those songs that you know and that song become...
By Paul Villers , 4 days ago
RE: My First Record Player
I don't remember the brand of my first record player sa...
By Paul Villers , 5 days ago
Beverley Martyn
I see that Beverley Martyn has died which is sad. I rat...
By Paul Villers , 5 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Steve Earle - The Revolution Starts Now
By Peter Thompson , 6 days ago

Kacey Musgraves Palace Theater, St Paul. 2 Feb 2019

Something for the long weekend: Kacey Musgraves “Middle of Nowhere”

May 1, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet to Americana 25, our festival taking place in Liverpool at the end of November, we have sold out around half of […]

Don’t forget our Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more – join us in Liverpool in November!

May 1, 2026 0

As we head into the bank holiday weekend, we wanted to remind you about Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker […]

Artwork for Todd Albright Album "Blues for Dexter Linwood"

Todd Albright “Blues for Dexter Linwood”

May 1, 2026 0

Authentic pre-war country blues played by an acclaimed 12-string master. This is Albright’s fourth album of acoustic country blues, played finger-picked style on a 12-string guitar. An acknowledged master of this style of playing, Albright doesn’t […]

Month: February 2026

For The Sake Of The Song: Mary Chapin Carpenter “American Stooge”

Multi-award winner Sierra Ferrell to tour UK/ Europe summer 2026

Elles Bailey “You Can’t Take My Story Away”

Live Review: Will Varley + Hana Brooks, The Black Prince, Northampton – 31st January 2026

Sounds from beyond the Shed 220 “The Crying Game”

Something for the long weekend: Kacey Musgraves “Middle of Nowhere”

Don’t forget our Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more – join us in Liverpool in November!

Todd Albright “Blues for Dexter Linwood”

Live Review: Julian Taylor + Michelle Stodart, Water Rats, London – 16th April 2026

Big Love Car Wash announces first European, UK and Ireland Tour