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Sat in my shed listening to music, and writing about some of it. Occasionally allowed out to attend gigs.
Album Reviews

Kris Ulrich “Big in the USA”

May 2, 2023 Tim Martin 0
A dreamy sonic setting for words pondering life and relationships with clarity and insight. Kris Ulrich has a clear statement of intent about his new album. “These songs were born from a feeling that I wouldn’t […]
Album Reviews

Jerry Leger “Latent Uncovers”

April 20, 2023 Tim Martin 0
Intriguing covers choices given a respectful, energetic make over. The Cowboy Junkies have a an interesting way with choices of cover versions and have recorded a couple of EPs and albums of them. They have now […]
Album Reviews

Bluegrass Briefs – April 2023

April 19, 2023 Tim Martin 0
This month’s set of Bluegrass related albums shows just how far a genre that was once seen as resolutely traditional and backward looking has come. With contemporary Country, Gypsy Jazz and English folk blending with the […]
Classic Americana Albums

Classic Americana Albums: JD Souther “John David Souther”

April 5, 2023 Tim Martin 2
Souther is probably better known as a songwriter rather than an artist in his own right. He co-wrote some of The Eagles best known songs including ‘Best of My Love’, ‘Heartache Tonight’, and ‘New Kid in […]
Live Reviews

Live review: The Lost Trades, Chapel Arts Centre, Bath – 24th March 2023

April 3, 2023 Tim Martin 0
Chapel Arts in Bath is a former church in the city centre and has become one of the leading venues in the area for the type of shows that AUK featured in our Small venue Heroes […]

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Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

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Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

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Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

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Rising Appalachia at FloydeFesr, Floyd, Virginia 22 nd July 2010
Essentials

Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums

June 25, 2026 1
We experience music typically either at a show or on record.  The live album is the device by which artists and labels attempt to bridge the two.  The types of live album vary.  There are shows […]
artwork for Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry album "were The Watchtowers"
Album Reviews

Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””

June 25, 2026 2
A poignant final act from Dallas Good in collaboration with Richard Reed Parry, leaving us with a melancholic album, beautiful, sad and thought-provoking. There’s something quietly arresting about this new record by Dallas Good and Richard […]
News

Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend

June 25, 2026 0
More than 2,000 artists performing across 400+ grassroots venues nationwide, spanning indie, folk, country/ americana, dance, pop, rock, grime, electronic, jazz, folk, punk, soul and more. The event is sponsored by the Music Venue Trust and […]

  • Essentials: The top 10 Essential Americana Live Albums
  • Dallas Good, Richard Reed Parry “Were “The Watchtowers””
  • Preview: Everywhere At Once festival at 400+ grass roots venues this weekend
  • The Long Ryders ride into a town near you in October!
  • The Glass Hours “Chapel Glass”
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]
Interviews

Video Interview: Susto’s Justin Osbourne on Susto Stringband

June 18, 2026 0
Susto are an American indie band who have managed to build their own following with their individual take on alt-country and americana that reflects the fact that they were formed in Charleston, South Carolina. Justin Osbourne […]
Interviews

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 0
In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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The Song Remains: Loretta Lynn (1932 – 2022)

October 6, 2022 0
Being a coal miner’s daughter provided the impetus to become one of country music’s greatest artists. Loretta Lynn died peacefully at home in her sleep on 4th October 2022, and few artists have managed to put […]
Tracks

Track premiere: Pale Mara “Not Like I Used To”

September 25, 2018 0
Pale Mara have a new album out in December and preceding that, a lovely new track from it, the couple describing themselves as “blending the beauty of musical tradition with a restless and adventurous spirit”. The […]
Live Reviews

Jimmy Webb: The Stables, Wavendon – 21st September 2016

October 6, 2016 0
Jimmy Webb is, without a doubt, a songwriter of some high ability – even if he’s not best known for what are his most interesting compositions. His reputation in the UK has been burnished in recent […]

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