Paul Kerr

Book review: Richard Houghton “Iain Matthews: A People’s History”

April 17, 2026 Paul Kerr 0

One of an ongoing series of books published by Spenwood Books which invites fans and colleagues to share their memories and stories regarding a particular artist or act, Iain Matthews: A People’s History covers the sixty […]

Foy Vance “The Wake”

April 8, 2026 Paul Kerr 0

A voyage around his father from a soulful singer. Foy Vance’s seventh album is pitched as the end of a voyage commenced when he learned of the death of his father 26 years ago. As such, […]

AUK Back Pages No. 23

March 18, 2026 Paul Kerr 0

So, welcome to 2012. There’s a new cover design for the monthly CD sent out to the Friends Of Americana UK, all packed with a selection of songs plucked from the latest releases, along with our […]

Nitty Grity Dirt Band from a trade ad November 1976

Classic Clips: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band “Mr. Bojangles” – 1970

March 6, 2026 Paul Kerr 3

Over a lengthy career, only now drawing to a close, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are assured of one thing, that their groundbreaking 1972 triple album, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, is their eternal claim to […]

AUK Shortcuts: Sam Bergquist, Lightning Stills, James Deely, Dana Robinson, CJ Land, Joe Harvey-Whyte & Geir Sundstøl, Suzanne Jarvie, Celina Siva, Jody Peck and Dash Rip Rock

March 4, 2026 Paul Kerr 0

Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently, which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites, […]