Jeremy Clarke-Williams

Albert Lee in Leverkusen 7th November 2017

Classic Clips: Albert Lee “Country Boy” Live on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Weekend Wogan’ – 28th March 2010

May 15, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 0

National treasures come in all shapes and sizes, from David Attenborough to David Bowie, and this clip brings together two of the best, when both were well past pensionable age. Terry Wogan, the smooth and twinkle-eyed […]

Shakey Graves “Fondness, Etc.”

May 6, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 0

Shakey Graves ploughs his own furrow in atmospheric and enigmatic fashion with songs and a sound which draw you in. He may have a name which sounds as if he should be a cemetery worker in […]

For the Sake of the Song: Steve Young “Rock, Salt & Nails”

April 21, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 3

Before embarking on this feature, to avoid duplication, I conducted a search on ‘Steve Young’, on the AUK website and was surprised to find there are precious few recent pieces devoted to someone who was surely […]

Jordan Renzi “On Your Side”

April 10, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 0

An evocative and wistful album of reflections on lost love and the life ahead. A good singer-songwriter record generally requires the artist to match their voice with a winning combination of perceptive, memorable lyrics, strong melodies, […]

Live review: The Delines + Chris Eckman, Union Chapel, London – 26th March 2026

April 2, 2026 Jeremy Clarke-Williams 0

It is hard to believe that The Delines have now been making music for more than 12 years. Was it really that long ago that Richmond Fontaine was gently laid to rest, and Willy Vlautin, surely […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Dean Owens “Sally’s Song (I Dreamed Of Michael Marra)”

July 27, 2026 0

Dean Owens is, of course, no stranger to these pages. With twelve albums and numerous AUK awards behind him, a search on this site will provide pages of reviews, interviews and videos. Typing the name Michael […]

Mick Flannery “The House Must Win”

July 27, 2026 0

A labour of love, twenty years in the making from renowned Irish singer-songwriter. It is more than twenty years since Mick Flannery released his debut album Evening Train, but the tale it told of (as he puts […]

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

July 27, 2026 0

The Americana Music Association has announced that singer, songwriter and musical trailblazer Robert Plant will receive the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the 25th Annual Americana Honours & Awards, taking place on 16th September 2026, at […]

Articles by Jeremy Clarke-Williams

Classic Clips: Albert Lee “Country Boy” Live on BBC Radio 2’s ‘Weekend Wogan’ – 28th March 2010

Shakey Graves “Fondness, Etc.”

For the Sake of the Song: Steve Young “Rock, Salt & Nails”

Jordan Renzi “On Your Side”

Live review: The Delines + Chris Eckman, Union Chapel, London – 26th March 2026

For The Sake Of The Song: Dean Owens “Sally’s Song (I Dreamed Of Michael Marra)”

Mick Flannery “The House Must Win”

Robert Plant to receive Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Tucker Zimmerman “Dream Me A Dream”

Sounds from beyond the Shed 241 “Back in the swim”