Emily Dongray

Classic Americana Albums: John Denver “Poems, Prayers & Promises”

June 7, 2023 Emily Dongray 1

By 1971, Henry John Deutschendorf Jr or “John Denver”, as he was more readily known, was only 28 but had released three albums. This breakout album and piece of history would be one of 33 albums […]

Guided By Voices announces new album and shares brand new song

May 30, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Prolific American Lo-fi band Guided By Voices has announced a new album ‘Welshpool Frillies‘ to be released on July 21st on their own label GBV Inc. The album was produced by Travis Harrison, and much of […]

2023’s Americana festivals – where we are spending our summer?

May 26, 2023 Emily Dongray 2

In the blinking dawn of the new year, many of the festivals announced their line-ups. They dropped exciting news about headliners, and some early-bird tickets went on sale, but in the wave of resolutions and starting […]

Tommy Emmanuel announces extensive January 2024 tour

May 25, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Legendary acoustic guitarist Tommy Emmanuel has announced an extensive 2024 tour, which includes an arduous (not for the audience!) fifteen dates in January, starting in Exeter on the 10th and spanning the length and breadth of […]

The War and Treaty announce their return to UK with headline tour this Summer

May 24, 2023 Emily Dongray 0

Award-winning Nashville duo The War and Treaty has announced their “Lover’s Game” tour, which includes four dates starting with a set at The Long Road Festival at the end of August. The tour promotes their most recent […]

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

August 7, 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. We leave you dear reader with a new song from Nate Amos aka This […]

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

August 7, 2026 0

At once nostalgic travelogue, introspective head-trip, and rootsy showcase, Madrid-born Juana Everett’s second album should be her breakthrough record. Past Lives in California swims headfirst through the murky waters of transit, both literal and metaphysical. Bring […]

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

August 7, 2026 0

A powerful message that’s relayed with the kind of vigour and skill needed to make people sit up and listen. “In his oval room, in his rockin’ chair / He’s the president, but I don’t care […]

Articles by Emily Dongray

Classic Americana Albums: John Denver “Poems, Prayers & Promises”

Guided By Voices announces new album and shares brand new song

2023’s Americana festivals – where we are spending our summer?

Tommy Emmanuel announces extensive January 2024 tour

The War and Treaty announce their return to UK with headline tour this Summer

Something not really americana for the weekend: This is Lorelei “Oh No Now My”

Interview: Juana Everett is setting herself free

Margo Price “Days of Unrest”

Classic Clips: The Mavericks “Born To Be Blue” – Live at American Songwriter Studios, 2012

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