Richard Parkinson

Preview: Steve Earle to release new live album “Alone Again (Live)”

July 2, 2024 Richard Parkinson 2

Last summer Steve Earle brought his solo acoustic Alone Again tour to the UK including a great evening at the Barbican in London. The set list that night ran to 23 songs starting with his cover […]

MJ Lenderman to release new album and play UK and Europe shows

June 27, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

MJ Lenderman, the North Carolina-based singer, songwriter and guitarist, has announced his new album, “Manning Fireworks”, which is due out on 6th September 2024, via ANTI-, his studio debut on the label. He had previously announced […]

Aaron Lee Tasjan announces UK and European autumn tour dates

June 26, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Aaron Lee Tasjan’s latest album, the cracking psych-americana “Stellar Evolution” came out earlier this year but so far is only available digitally and on import. Hopefully the announcement of Tasjan’s tour in the autumn of 24 […]

Native Harrow to release new album “Divided Kind”

June 25, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Many AUK readers will be familiar with the music of Native Harrow who, until recently, were based in the UK and toured extensively in Britain and Ireland as well as Europe. The band (Devin Tuel and […]

Willie Watson announces first solo album of original material

June 25, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

Willie Watson has announced the release of his first fully original solo album, “Willie Watson”, via Little Operation Records on 13th September 2024. Watson has had a pretty storied career to date. Well-known as a founder […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Came across this guy John Rush . Know him Paul Kerr? ...
By Keith Hargreaves , 6 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 9 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
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RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 1 day ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
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RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
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RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
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RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
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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

April 2, 2026 0

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 […]

Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool”

April 2, 2026 2

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 […]

Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival!

April 2, 2026 0

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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