Tim Martin

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Elliott Roberts

July 22, 2021 Tim Martin 0

Rick Bayles, Editor of the Unsung Heroes series writes: “In this latest article in our “Unsung Heroes” series, Tim Martin takes a look at the career of Elliott Roberts. We’ve all heard the horror stories about […]

Katherine Priddy “The Eternal Rocks Beneath”

July 6, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A much-anticipated debut album that lives well up to expectations. There is just something about traditionally played and sung folk music that more complex albums can’t begin to match. When the voice is as good as […]

Live review: Lady Nade, St Georges, Bristol -19th June 2021

June 28, 2021 Tim Martin 0

For what was our first live show in 18 months, the Café/Bar at St Georges, a former Georgian church in central Bristol, was a great setting. This was the last of four sold-out shows celebrating the […]

Rachel Sermanni “Swallow Me”

June 17, 2021 Tim Martin 0

An intimate, meditative EP of thought-provoking songs. Rachel Sermanni follows a path worn by other Scottish singers like Karine Polwart and Kim Edgar in taking a basic Joni Mitchell template and giving it a Celtic spin. […]

Discovering… Tom Waits

June 11, 2021 Tim Martin 3

Some artists just have to find the right time to filter their way into your consciousness. For me one of those is Tom Waits. He’s popped up at various times over the years. The Old Grey […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 7 hours ago
RE: London Gigs Next Week
Tends to be a bit quiet the week after Easter, however....
By Richard Parkinson , 16 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Big Thief - Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 2 days ago
RE: J'accuse
You're probably right Joe. Sensible words
By Paul Villers , 3 days ago
RE: Americana 25 Festival
Tickets sorted. Can't wait 👍
By MarkMcCall , 3 days ago
London Gigs Next Week
Posting this on the off chance anyone on here knows of ...
By MarkMcCall , 3 days ago
RE: Versions!
Quite a few traffic noises here!/p>
By Rick Bayles , 3 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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