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About Peter Churchill
Lover of intelligent singer-songwriters; a little bit country; a little bit folk; a little bit Americana. Devotee of the 'small is beautiful' school of thought when it comes to music venues.
Album Reviews

Mark Olson “Spokeswoman of The Bright Sun” (Glitterhouse Records, 2017)

August 22, 2017 Peter Churchill 1
If the marvellously vague and broad church that is Americana incorporates a wealth of musical genres then the latest offering by the critically acclaimed songwriter and ex Jayhawk Mark Olson undoubtedly has its roots firmly in […]
Album Reviews

William The Conqueror “Proud Disturber Of The Peace” (Loose, 2017)

August 21, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
William The Conqueror, a three-piece band from Cornwall, is the creation of former folkie, Ruarri Joseph. For those of us fortunate enough to have caught Mr Joseph in his former guise playing small, intimate venues, often […]
Album Reviews

Dino Valente “Dino Valente” (Floating World Records, 2017)

July 27, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
In February 1968 Dino Valente entered the CBS studios in Los Angeles to record what would be his only solo album. Although he was known at the time as the underground Bob Dylan, Valente probably had […]
Album Reviews

Susan Cattaneo “The Hammer & The Heart” (Jersey Girl Records, 2017)

July 25, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
For her fifth release Boston singer songwriter Susan Cattaneo has pushed the boat out with a double album comprising 18 tracks. With the two discs independently titled The Hammer / The Heart it will come as […]
Album Reviews

Alan & The Big Hand “Yellow Car No Return” (Lost Wasp Records, 2017)

July 20, 2017 Peter Churchill 0
Alan & The Big Hand are described as a folk collective headed by Alan McClure. McClure is a writer and musician based in Galloway, south-west Scotland.  His creative output encompasses oral storytelling, poetry, songs, novels, short […]

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Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets

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Last week we announced details of Americana 25, our celebration of 25 years of Americana UK, which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November […]
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Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

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Well that’s it from us for this week as we head into the long weekend. If you’re an AUK supporter your playlist will still be with you for 5pm tomorrow and don’t forget tickets for our […]
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Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

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If you’re not subscribing to our monthly supporters newsletter you’ll be missing out on our exclusive supporters playlist of the best new Americana we’ve heard over the last month which this month includes new tracks by […]

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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]
Interviews

Interview: Foy Vance on his seven-album project culminating in “The Wake”

April 1, 2026 0
Few artists write with the kind of raw honesty and emotional depth that Foy Vance brings to his music. Across a career that has steadily unfolded over the last two decades, Vance has crafted songs that […]
Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 0
When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of what […]

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Natalie Spears “Hymn Of Wild Things”

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Spears’ debut album uses the natural world to beautifully weave together the emotions of love and loss. Natalie Spears hails from the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado, where the natural world around her offers a soundtrack […]
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Willie Nelson cuts set short due to altitude sickness

August 15, 2017 0
NME reports this morning – nothing to see here, thankfully: “Willie Nelson had to cut his concert short last night (August 12), after he experienced breathing problems. The concert took place in Salt Lake City and saw […]
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Dave Helgi Johan “Drumheller”

December 13, 2022 0
Canadian lo-fi indie troubadour relocates across the globe and releases a very promising solo debut album. In 2019 Dave Helgi Johan left his hometown in the small Icelandic community of Gimli, Manitoba, Canada and relocated to […]

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