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Sure, I could climb high in a tree, or go to Skye on my holiday. I could be happy. All I really want is the excitement of first hearing The Byrds, the amazement of decades of Dylan's music, or the thrill of seeing a band like The Long Ryders live. That's not much to ask, is it?
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Jackie K “Dandelions Everywhere” – and they ain’t weeds

April 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
We think that we could have published this last Friday and said it was a cover of an obscure Lee Hazlewood or maybe Jimmy Webb song and most people would have accepted that.  There’s certainly something […]
Album Reviews

North Mississippi Allstars “Set Sail”

April 7, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Funky strains and less Southern Rock with latest line-up. A band that has lasted twenty-five years, produced a dozen albums and survived a string of line-up changes must be doing something right.  On the latest album […]
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The Builders And The Butchers “Montana” – Death rides across an icy plain

April 7, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
‘Montana‘ is the third single from The Builders And The Butchers’ new album ‘Hell and High Water‘ and it sees the band at full pelt on a tale of death and destruction on a careening night-time […]
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The Americans “Born With A Broken Heart” – but not a boy in a bubble

April 7, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
The second single from The American’s new album ‘Stand True‘ has an urgency and a hint of out of control emotions – despair, fear, anxiety and….something else?  Something like “meet me in a darkened doorway / […]
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The Jaws Of Brooklyn “Don’t Give Up On My Love” – come here baby

April 6, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0
Now, you may think that you know The Jaws of Brooklyn by now – and especially lead singer Lindsey Love who will reliably bring you some sassy-rock vocals over an exhilarating backing from the band.  Well, […]

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Okkervil River April 2008

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

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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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Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

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Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026

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Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

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Okkervil River April 2008
Can't Live with it, Can't Live without it

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River

August 26, 2026 0
As the listener traverses the hills, mountains and valleys of Okkervil River’s albums, there are many treasures lying in wait. Some in plain sight, some hidden, others only to be discovered following repeated excursions. Navigating Down […]
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. […]
Dusty Wright album Maximus Americanus 2026
Album Reviews

Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”

August 26, 2026 0
An entertaining homage to americana music reminds us of the breathtaking scope of the genre. Self-described as an homage to americana music, Dusty Wright’s latest album offers a smorgasbord of nods to the genre. It would […]

  • Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Okkervil River
  • Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival
  • Dusty Wright “Maximus Americanus”
  • Live Review: Cambridge Folk Festival, Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge – 1st-2nd August 2026
  • Ferris & Sylvester “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”
  • Arborist returns with fourth album “Looking For Love” in the autumn
  • Kate Prascher “Sunday Afternoon”
  • Kingfishr “The Sunny Side Of The Street” – remembering Shane MacGowan
  • Video Premiere: Ardentjohn “Into The Night”
  • Don’t forget our Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more – join us in Liverpool in November!
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  • Graeme Tait: Hi Alan, glad you enjoyed this month's EP Round-Up. As you say, plenty of good stuff, but particularly Monte Warden…
  • Alan Peatfield: Some very good stuff this month Graeme. However the icing on the cake is clearly Monte Warden & Wagoneers. I…
  • Stella: AGREE!!! Her songwriting is unbeatable

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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

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. […]
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Interview: Nora Kelly holds space for the quirky in outlaw country music

August 24, 2026 0
It’s always the ride and not necessarily the destination that makes a trip through a Nora Kelly Band album worthwhile. The songs can be zany, intriguing and melancholic all at once, cavorting to their own primal […]
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Interview: Issy Ferris and Archie Sylvester on why “It’s A Joy To Be Alive”

August 19, 2026 0
One thing everyone quickly learns as they get older is that time waits for no one, and that life continues its unstoppable flow forward. Americana UK has followed Ferris & Sylvester’s career since their first album, […]

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Video Premiere: Ultan Conlon “Sparks of the Divine”

April 7, 2020 0
Here is the exclusive video premiere of the new single from Ultan Conlon.  The video for ‘Sparks of the Divine’ follows a character finding unlikely love and there’s a twist at the end.   It’s the […]
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Interview: Gill Tee, co-founder of the Black Deer Festival

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Gill Tee is one of the co-founders of the Black Deer Festival which takes place at Eridge Park in Kent between the 21st and 23rd of June. This year’s line up includes Band of Horses, The […]
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Track Premiere: Birds OF Play “Fate Of Saints I (John)”

July 2, 2021 0
Birds of Play have come together bit by bit to become their current quartet selves – Alex Paul and Jack Tolan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) have been playing music together for years. Jack Tolan had the privilege of […]

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