Peter Thompson

Artwork for Willie Nelson album "Last Leaf on the Tree"

Willie Nelson “Last Leaf on the Tree”

December 17, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

Well put together album of mostly covers from legendary songwriter and interpreter of others’ songs. Willie Nelson needs no introduction; the subject of this review is the legend’s 76th studio album release. “Last Leaf on the […]

Artwork for Zachary Lucky album “The Wind”

Zachary Lucky “The Wind”

December 11, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

Decent release with an old fashioned feel to it, from Canadian singer-songwriter. Singer-songwriter Zachary Lucky was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada but is currently based in Ontario; he’s known as “the Laureate of the lonesome song” […]

The Americana Spirit of 24: Peter Thompson

December 9, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

AUK writers look back at the last 12 months in americana, starting with our staff writer Peter Thompson. Is it that time already? The year has simply flown by – I feel like I’m still waiting […]

Can’t Live With it, Can’t Live Without it: John Mellencamp

November 27, 2024 Peter Thompson 11

Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, John Mellencamp; the professional name has varied over the years, but whatever you call him, John Mellencamp (birth name) has had a long, varied and very successful career, reputedly […]

Classic Clips: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss “Rock and Roll” – Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Manchester, Tennessee 2022

November 22, 2024 Peter Thompson 0

Way back in 2007 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, two singers from completely different musical backgrounds, found some common ground while evidently having lots of fun. The combination of the two voices which work so well […]