Graeme Tait

Steve Tilston live Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln. 16th September 2023

Live Review: Steve Tilston, Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln – 16th September 2023

September 25, 2023 Graeme Tait 0

Tonight’s venue is considerably closer to home than other concerts I’ve frequented in recent months, however I have to admit somewhat embarrassingly that it is my first visit since it moved from its old home in […]

artwork for Briscoe album "West Of It All"

Briscoe “West Of It All”

September 22, 2023 Graeme Tait 2

Excellent debut album from Texan duo stuffed full of songs with catchy melodies and strong harmonies. Hailing from Texas, Briscoe are made up of Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton who first met as fourteen-year-olds at a […]

Karen Jonas, Live at Newbald Village Hall, 26th August 2023

Live Review: Karen Jonas, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 26th August 2023

September 7, 2023 Graeme Tait 2

Situated approximately 24 miles southeast of the minster city of York, the small village of Newbald and its Village Hall certainly punches above its weight in attracting quality acts if tonight’s headliners are anything to go […]

artwork for Old Crow Medicine Show's album "Jubilee"

Old Crow Medicine Show “Jubilee”

September 5, 2023 Graeme Tait 2

Stalwarts of the string band revival deliver their eighth studio album that celebrates their 25th year anniversary. Seen very much as a companion piece to last year’s critically acclaimed release ‘Paint This Town’ the Old Crow […]

artwork for new Evan Charles album "Between Two Worlds"

Evan Charles “Between Two Worlds”

August 30, 2023 Graeme Tait 0

Former Altamesa frontman delivers a debut solo album full of Texan-flavoured heartaches and distant horizons. Hailing from Austin Texas, Evan Charles has up to now been best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter behind the […]

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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 […]

Behind the Songs

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

September 15, 2026 0

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 […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

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 […]

Interviews

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

August 26, 2026 0

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. […]

Videos

Video: Valerie June “Runnin’ and Searchin'”

November 18, 2025 0

Valerie June and her music embody hope, love, joy and truth. Through her soulful blend of psychedelic folk, Appalachian music, bluegrass, and country, with gospel flavours and hymnal qualities, June searches for something better, and her […]

News

Cattle and Cane announce UK dates

August 7, 2017 0

Siblings Joe and Helen Hammill aka Cattle & Cane are heading out across the UK for an acoustic tour this September. They will be joined by their brother Fran on piano and guitarist Thom Fripp for the stripped-back dates, which include four shows with Jake Isaac as well as, amongst […]

Album Reviews

Bella Gaffney “Reflections”

July 31, 2023 0

A fine blend of original and traditional songs from Bella Gaffney of The Magpies in her first solo venture, showcasing her exceptional guitar, banjo, and vocals. ‘Reflections’ is the first solo release from Bella Gaffney, singer […]

Articles by Graeme Tait

Live Review: Steve Tilston, Nettleham Village Hall, Lincoln – 16th September 2023

Briscoe “West Of It All”

Live Review: Karen Jonas, Newbald Village Hall, North Newbald, Yorkshire – 26th August 2023

Old Crow Medicine Show “Jubilee”

Evan Charles “Between Two Worlds”

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”