Richard Parkinson

New Orleans based singer-songwriter Esther Rose UK tour dates announced

June 4, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Esther Rose recently featured in one of Americana UK’s ‘More People Should Really Know About’ feature. AUK’s Clint West wrote: “Despite being on a clear upward trajectory. Esther Rose has not yet reached the level of […]

Newcastle’s Bright Red Festival announces date and line-up for 2024

May 31, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

The Bright Red Festival has announced it will be taking a place at The Cluny in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 16th August 2024 from 14:00 to 23:00. The Bright Red Music festival features an eclectic array of talent […]

Leif Vollebekk announces new album and UK/Europe tour dates

May 29, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leif Vollebekk has announced his new album, ‘Revelation’, which is set to be released on 27th September 2024 on Secret City Records. The new release will be available in digital, CD and […]

Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival 2024 announces full list of acts

May 28, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

The Rotterdam Bluegrass Festval has announced the full list of acts playing the three-day event at the end of June. Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival is an easy-going and inclusive festival focusing on bluegrass and other forms of […]

Lake Street Dive announce new album and UK and European shows

May 22, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Lake Street Dive, the Boston soul-flecked americana band, has announced the release of a new album ‘Good Together’ via Fantasy Records on 21st June 2024 along with a series of dates in the UK and Europe […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Came across this guy John Rush . Know him Paul Kerr? ...
By Keith Hargreaves , 17 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 20 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
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 👍
By MarkMcCall , 4 days ago

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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