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 […]

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By Paul Kerr , 9 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Delines - The Set Up (vinyl)
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Pedro Sánchez
I long for us to have leadership of the same calibre as...
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Erika Wennerstrom - Sweet Unknown
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Madison Cunningham - Ace- one of my top 10 of 2025 and ...
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Cheap Trick - In Color
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The Backsliders - Throwin’ Rocks at the Moon
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Leon Russell - Will O’ The Wisp
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RE: What are you watching at the moment?
"Man on the Run" the documentary on Amazon. A hagiograp...
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Something for the weekend: Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel “Flying Things (Feat. The Secret Sisters)”

March 6, 2026 0

Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm as always, but in the meantime we leave you dear reader with a beautiful […]

Sam Lewis “Everything’s Fine”

March 6, 2026 0

A gentle soul-searching album that will appeal to fans of John Prine and James Taylor. There are several artists, it seems, who go by the name of Sam Lewis. So, just to be clear, this release, […]

Suzanne Vega returns with more dates around festival appearances

March 6, 2026 0

Singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega continues her successful Flying with Angels Tour, bringing the career-spanning set to new stops in Salisbury, Folkestone, Halifax, and Aylesbury, where she will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard […]

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 weekend: Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel “Flying Things (Feat. The Secret Sisters)”

Sam Lewis “Everything’s Fine”

Suzanne Vega returns with more dates around festival appearances

Classic Clips: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “Mr. Bojangles” – 1970

Our new supporters playlist comes out today – win a pair of weekend tickets to see Katherine Priddy live