2026 – Page 16 – Americana UK

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 Bryan Bance 4

On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

August 28, 2026 Paula Cooke 1

Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy outfits […]

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 Dean Nardi 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”

August 28, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0

Iron & Wine aka Sam Beam has announced the release of Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe Edition) due out 22nd September from Sub Pop. This expanded edition features six new recordings in total: four previously unreleased songs along […]

Damien Dempsey “Holywell”

August 28, 2026 Andrew Raw 0

Excellent new versions of Irish folk songs that keep the flame of Irish history and pride alive. Damien Dempsey is a well-known Irish folk musician who has supported, for example, Sinead O’Connor, Bob Dylan and The […]

Oil & Whiskey Musical, The Old Red Lion & Playhouse - 3rd September 2026

Live Review: Oil & Whiskey, The Old Red Lion & Playhouse, London – 3rd September 2026

September 14, 2026 0

On a night when another of the summer’s heatwaves was still in full sway, the auditorium of this pub theatre saw temperatures soar even higher as a packed house witnessed a piece of musical theatre that […]

Elaine Palmer announces Autumn UK tour

September 14, 2026 0

Buoyed by the fantastic reception for her latest album, Some Seek Silver, Some Seek Gold, North Yorkshire songwriter Elaine Palmer has announced a series of shows for the Autumn months. Released in April, the album received […]

Artwork for Ewan Macintyre album "On These Islands We Sing"

Ewan Macintyre & Herding Cats “On These Islands We Sing”

September 14, 2026 0

An atypical blend of influences results in an album of great appeal. There has never been a time like the present for the merging of traditions. Long before the advent of generative AI (which has certainly […]

Year: 2026

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

Iron & Wine announces “Hen’s Teeth (Deluxe edition)”

Damien Dempsey “Holywell”

Live Review: Oil & Whiskey, The Old Red Lion & Playhouse, London – 3rd September 2026

Elaine Palmer announces Autumn UK tour

Ewan Macintyre & Herding Cats “On These Islands We Sing”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 252 “Emotions… funny things”

Track Premiere: Paula Fong “What Are We Running From”