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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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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 9th= Jason Isbell – “Elephant” (2013)

March 31, 2026 FredArnold 0
The second  of two songs that were voted equal ninth by our writers. Another shoo-in for the Top Ten list, given the high esteem in which Jason Isbell is held by americana fans. In our Best […]
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The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 9th= The Band “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” (1969)

March 31, 2026 FredArnold 1
The votes are in and counted, so we kick off our rundown to the Best Americana Song Of All Time with the first of two that were voted equal 9th. And truly equal, as they were […]
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Classic Clips: Ryan Adams, The Infamous Stringdusters & Nicki Bluhm “Oh My Sweet Carolina” – Stephen Colbert Show, 2017

March 27, 2026 FredArnold 2
In 2016, Ryan Adams was riding on something of a wave after the success of his 14th album entitled Ryan Adams, which featured some great songs like Kim and My Wrecking Ball, not to mention the […]
Album Reviews

Natalie del Carmen “Pastures”

March 11, 2026 FredArnold 2
Big city girl with country sensibilities delivers a fine sophomore album of self-exploration. And here we have yet another female singer-songwriter with great potential in the americana field. Just 24, del Carmen has already released two […]
Album Reviews

Jesper Lindell “3614 Jackson Highway”

March 5, 2026 FredArnold 0
Stunning homage to historical Muscle Shoals Studios recordings by budding Swedish superstar soul roots singer. A couple of years ago, your humble writer had the great pleasure to review the third album of a budding soul […]

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It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]
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Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

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Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]
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Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

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Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]
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Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

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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 […]
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Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

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Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

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Track Premiere: Gary Marks “Where We Started”

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On his new song, Gary Marks turns his songwriter vision on recent events in his homeland, starting from an unprecedented riot in Washington to the, perhaps, surprising eventual fallout from that event. As Marks explains: “I […]
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Claudia Gibson “The Fields of Chazy”

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Making up the ground with some really fine songs. Originally from the suburbs of New York, Claudia Gibson has a history performing in the city before and after attending music school. In past times, being signed […]
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Robby Hecht & Caroline Spence, The Harrow, High Wycombe, 26th August 2018

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It is a healthy sign for the Americana scene in the UK when a smallish pub in the countryside outside High Wycombe attracts 50 people to see an hour and a half of charming live music. […]

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