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Lifelong fan of predominantly US (and Canadian) country roots music. Previously an avid concert-goer before wives, kids and dogs got in the way- and although I still try to get to several, my preference for small independent venues often means standing, and that ain't too good for my ancient bones!! Still, a healthy and catholic music collection helps ease the pain
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Michael McDermott “Lighthouse on the Shore” & “East Jesus”

September 12, 2024 FredArnold 4
The best singer-songwriter of his generation? – Discuss. Michael McDermott delivers an awesome twosome! “Michael McDermott is one of the finest singer-songwriters of this generation” – so said Stephen King after listening to McDermott’s third album […]
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For the Sake of the Song: Caroline Spence “Softball”

September 2, 2024 FredArnold 1
Around 7 years ago two new female singer-songwriters appeared. on my radar at least, who both had the songwriting chops and the voices to match that might presage long and successful careers. One was Emily Scott […]
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Interview: Elaine McGinty, CEO of the Phoenix Cultural Centre, Woking

August 30, 2024 FredArnold 2
A discussion on the challenges of getting an Americana music venue off the ground in a London commuter town. Just recently I had the pleasure to visit the Phoenix Cultural Centre (PCC) in Woking, a multi-activity […]
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Classic Clips: Danny Schmidt “Engagement Song” – GreenHouse Concert SXSW Showcase 2013

August 23, 2024 FredArnold 0
From the pen of one of the most compelling songwriters of modern times, this is the song that Danny Schmidt serenaded to his then-to-be wife, Carrie Elkin, as a marriage proposal. Known on the video clip […]
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For the Sake of the Song: Emily Scott Robinson “The Dress”

August 12, 2024 FredArnold 1
Emily Scott Robinson is at the very forefront of new female singer-songwriters with a small but perfectly formed catalogue of outstanding albums, a most engaging personality and a voice to fall in love with. She also […]

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Merritt returns with a beautifully sung meditation on love, work and the sweetness hidden in ordinary lives. After almost a decade away from releasing new albums, Tift Merritt returns with a collection of songs that feels […]
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Classic Clips: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Call Me The Breeze” – Old Grey Whistle Test, London, 1975

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Somewhere I have a cassette tape of this session, recorded from the TV using the tiny built-in audio mic on my radio cassette player; very low tech. The recording was further embellished with random sneezes from […]

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As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
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Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

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Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
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Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

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In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Arthur Buck “Sleep With One Eye Open” – to be the protector

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Arthur Buck is the acclaimed musical partnership of singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur and guitarist Peter Buck – and they have unveiled their much-anticipated second album the unbelievably imaginatively named , “Arthur Buck 2“.  It will  be available […]
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Cowboy Junkies “All That Reckoning” (Proper Records, 2018)

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Cowboy Junkies will be known to many given that they have now been performing together for 33 years and were at the forefront of the Americana movement. It’s hard to keep count of the albums they’ve […]
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Owlbiter is the moniker adopted by Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Matt Cascella and August 10th saw the release of his debut LP ‘Stud Farm’ which also premiered right here on AUK. Utilising the people around him, namely James […]

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