Famously described by Willie Nelson as “the greatest living songwriter” Billy Joe Shaver led an eventful and often tragic life before succumbing to a massive stroke at the age of 81. Although he will perhaps be […]
Welcome once again to AUK’s ongoing quest to find the top 10 americana albums ever. For anyone new to this (and by the way, where have you been?) Each week a different AUK writer lists their […]
Our guest on ‘The Twang Factor’ this week is rooted in americana but is not afraid to experiment with it. Her music blends in other genres, styles and beats to produce a unique ‘alt-americana’ sound exploring […]
The arrival of a new Springsteen album is always a much-anticipated event. However, the news that this particular release was to feature the full E-Street Band and that it had been recorded live in the studio […]
Follow Simone Felice she said. Well thanks Viv! Where to start looking? Felice Brothers? Ian Felice? – too damned obvious. The choice of ‘Bye Bye Pallenville’ offered up the possibility of another leaving song or maybe […]
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