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The Sheepdogs, The Borderline, London, November 5th 2018

November 9, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

When The Borderline is full, you really know it and it’s full tonight and even in its new and shiny configuration it’s as hot and sweaty as it ever was. Even the support, the psych-rock three […]

GospelbeacH “Runnin’ Blind” – Listen

November 9, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

GospelbeacH have a new album out at he end of November, it’s something of a companion piece to their last album ‘Another Summer Of Love‘, in that it features a combination of tracks from the same […]

Rebecca Schiffman “Song for a Writer” – Listen

November 8, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

A song which is so harsh in its character assassination has no right sounding so damn upbeat and, oh, what can we say but “jolly” ? Rebecca Schiffman sings sweetly whilst pulling absolutely no punches “what […]

Mavis Staples has a new live album out soon

November 8, 2018 Jonathan Aird 0

Not only a new live album, but a new live album recorded at The Union Chapel in London. Recorded earlier this year across two nights – one of which Americana-UK attended and was suitably impressed with […]

Seasick Steve has a UK tour this month

November 7, 2018 Jonathan Aird 1

Steve Wold, the man behind the beard, hasn’t had a UK tour since 2015, it’s been festivals and conquering the world as Seasick Steve since then. Oh, and putting out a new album (‘Can U Cook?‘) […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

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Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

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On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]

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