Paul Kerr

Drive-By Truckers “Welcome 2 Club XIII”

June 1, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Revitalised after the enforced lockdown, Drive By Truckers roar back in fine form. After three albums which reflected on the angst ridden and perilous state of the USA and then an enforced hiatus due to the […]

Terry Allen “Smokin The Dummy/Bloodlines”

May 26, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Reissues of two classic albums, presented with a great deal of care and consideration. In what increasingly seems to be a labour of love, independent label Paradise of Bachelors follow on from their acclaimed reissues of […]

Live review: Jerry Leger & The Situation + Scott C. Park, Broadcast, Glasgow – 9th May 2022

May 12, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Another gig we waited two plus years for. Toronto’s Jerry Leger was building up a head of steam with two great releases (‘Nonsense & Heartache’ and ‘Time Out For Tomorrow’) under his belt when his 2020 […]

The Americans “Stand True”

May 4, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

L.A.’s The Americans return after a five year hiatus with a gnarly yet soulful set of songs. Five years on from their debut album, ‘I’ll Be Yours’, the Los Angeles based trio, The Americans return with […]

Old Crow Medicine Show “Paint This Town”

April 21, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Old Crow Medicine Show bulk up their sound for an enjoyable and varied listen. The original crowd-pleasing string band revival outfit, Old Crow Medicine Show might have new rivals in the shape of The Dead South […]

Dean Owenswith John Convertino and Joey Burns

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

September 24, 2026 0

It’s week 2 of the search for our writers’ Top 10 UK americana albums, and Jonathan Hincks will doubt add to the debate with his choice, as follows: With the hands of the Doomsday Clock edging […]

Album artwork for The Fool by Embla and the Karldotters

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

September 24, 2026 0

Norwegian queer-country assertively and affectionately delivering. Embla Karidotter was the drummer for Norwegian indie band Razika for 13 years, before she chose to change direction and build on her love of country music with new band […]

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

September 24, 2026 0

On the 16th of October, Béla Fleck is to release the recording of a stellar Nashville night as a live album called Live Heart. On January 8, 2022, he and a multigenerational gang of musical heavy […]

Articles by Paul Kerr

Drive-By Truckers “Welcome 2 Club XIII”

Terry Allen “Smokin The Dummy/Bloodlines”

Live review: Jerry Leger & The Situation + Scott C. Park, Broadcast, Glasgow – 9th May 2022

The Americans “Stand True”

Old Crow Medicine Show “Paint This Town”

The Top 10 UK Americana Albums of All Time: Jonathan Hincks

Embla and the Karidotters “The Fool”

Béla Fleck releases live album to celebrate his Bluegrass Heart

Izzie Walsh “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Americana Stories – Stephen Eyre “On the road”