Graeme Tait

Live Review: The Black Feathers, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 30th May 2025

June 9, 2025 Graeme Tait 2

For many years, three large banners have hung across the back of the stage at Lincolnshire’s premier Americana music venue, each proudly proclaiming the following: “The Town Hall Live. Bringing the best folk, roots, and americana […]

artwork for Mike Campbell book "Heartbreaker"

Book Review: Mike Campbell “Heartbreaker”

June 6, 2025 Graeme Tait 1

For the few people who don’t know, Mike Campbell was the lead guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the band’s inception in 1976 to Petty’s tragic death in 2017. His iconic, melodic playing helped […]

artwork for Christian Rutledge album "An Inch Of This New York Mile'

Christian Rutledge “An Inch Of This New York Mile”

May 29, 2025 Graeme Tait 6

Rutledge’s debut album, described as a love letter to the city and people of New York, is a resounding success. For some years now, Christian Rutledge has carved out a reputation for being one of New […]

Andy & Marianne Watkins, live at Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln - 17th May 2025

Live Review: Andy Watkins’ Day Of Folk, Celebrating 50 Years As A Promoter, Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln – 17th May 2025

May 27, 2025 Graeme Tait 2

The role of a promoter is to market and promote live events which all sounds simple enough. So simple that at times we can all be a little guilty of taking their tireless work and endeavours […]

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AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – May 2025

May 27, 2025 Graeme Tait 3

Firstly, may I start by thanking my esteemed colleague Fred Arnold for picking up the baton and doing such a sterling job with last month’s EP Round-Up while I took a much-needed holiday. Now with my […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Articles by Graeme Tait

Live Review: The Black Feathers, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 30th May 2025

Book Review: Mike Campbell “Heartbreaker”

Christian Rutledge “An Inch Of This New York Mile”

Live Review: Andy Watkins’ Day Of Folk, Celebrating 50 Years As A Promoter, Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln – 17th May 2025

AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – May 2025

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”