Keith Hargreaves

New Zealand alt-folk finest The Beths herald new album with UK Tour

August 11, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

The New Zealand-based quartet of vocalist/guitarist Elizabeth Stokes, guitarist Jonathan Pearce, bassist Benjamin Sinclair, and drummer Tristan Deck have announced the arrival of their new album “Straight Line Was A Lie“, which is out on the […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 193 “Carpe Diem”

August 8, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

As one of the news editors of this august body, lots of stories come across my desk (well, it’s more of a collection of bits of wood and paper that may have a structure, but I’m […]

Iconic live venue launches Crowdfunder for longterm survival

August 6, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

A breathtakingly enthusiastic outpouring of support has greeted the news that Winchester’s Railway Inn has announced a crowdfunding initiative to prevent it from closing. The explanation on the funding page lays out the position in stark […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 192 “Blood”

August 1, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Every three months or so, depending on circumstances, health, or holiday, I go and give blood. It has always seemed like a good thing to do, costs me nothing but a bit of time… and a […]

Billy Bragg announces Palestine benefit concert for September

July 31, 2025 Keith Hargreaves 0

Billy Bragg has announced “Days Like These”, an evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine, featuring performances from Jamie Webster (solo), words from Antony Szmierek, Reverend & The Makers (acoustic), Big Special, Khalid Abdalla, […]

Greyhounds “Live On 29th Street”

September 29, 2026 0

An analogue, funky, live experience that truly lifts the soul. It would be a stretch to call Live On 29th Street an Americana album in the truest sense of the term; however, if three superb musicians […]

Ella Spencer “Howlin’ Wolf” – one lie too many

September 29, 2026 0

Here’s a song we know; Americana UK was lucky enough to hear a very early, possibly first, outing at the Americana Showcases back in 2025, when it was fresh off the page from the previous weekend. […]

Video: Louise Bichan “Binnorie-o” Feat. Aoife O’Donovan – adorned with bits of old fiddles

September 29, 2026 0

Here is the gorgeous, richly layered new single from Scottish fiddler, vocalist and visual artist Louise Bichan. Her latest release features the clear, pure voice of Aoife O’Donovan, who brings such a timeless quality and breathtaking […]

Articles by Keith Hargreaves

New Zealand alt-folk finest The Beths herald new album with UK Tour

Sounds from beyond the Shed 193 “Carpe Diem”

Iconic live venue launches Crowdfunder for longterm survival

Sounds from beyond the Shed 192 “Blood”

Billy Bragg announces Palestine benefit concert for September

Greyhounds “Live On 29th Street”

Ella Spencer “Howlin’ Wolf” – one lie too many

Video: Louise Bichan “Binnorie-o” Feat. Aoife O’Donovan – adorned with bits of old fiddles

For the Sake of the Song: Lucinda Williams “Metal Firecracker”

Ian Noe “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”