Tim Newby

Book Review: Taylor Hagood “Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend”

May 16, 2023 Tim Newby 0

David Akeman, better known as Stringbean, is an often overlooked part of the long history of bluegrass and country music. To some he is the Wally Pipp of bluegrass music, as he is the man who […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Darrell Scott “It’s the Whiskey That Eases the Pain”

July 11, 2022 Tim Newby 0

I have never been one to let a good night of drinking end early, so I am not going to let this run of whiskey-inspired, Americana UK chain gang, run of drinking games come to a […]

Americana Roots: Armchair Boogie

July 8, 2022 Tim Newby 0

Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]

Americana Roots: Trout Steak Revival

June 10, 2022 Tim Newby 0

Interview: Yonder Mountain String Band’s Adam Aijala on getting outside

May 19, 2022 Tim Newby 0

Still moving forward after 25 years with the help of new member Nick Piccininni. Since first emerging out of the mountains of Nederland, Colorado in 1998 Yonder Mountain String Band has been at the forefront of […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

August 6, 2026 0

March, 2026, walking down Islington High Street in the rain, heading for the hallowed Union Chapel, the anticipation of seeing Samantha Crain live was palpable. Too many years had gone by since a summer night at […]

Bird “Held Here Together”

August 6, 2026 0

Atmospheric strings build a soundscape from folk and psych to support excellent songs. Singer-Songwriter Bird, otherwise known as Janie Price, has released a new full-length album. Held Here Together is made up of her two recent […]

Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026

August 6, 2026 0

It was a hot night in the West End, but thankfully the air conditioning was cool at Denmark Street’s Lower Third. This was Joshua Ray Walker’s first show in London since recovering from stage 3 bowel […]

Articles by Tim Newby

Book Review: Taylor Hagood “Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend”

AUK’s Chain Gang: Darrell Scott “It’s the Whiskey That Eases the Pain”

Americana Roots: Armchair Boogie

Americana Roots: Trout Steak Revival

Interview: Yonder Mountain String Band’s Adam Aijala on getting outside

Essentials: The Top 10 Samantha Crain Songs

Bird “Held Here Together”

Live Review: Joshua Ray Walker + Malin Pettersen, The Lower Third, London – 28th July 2026

Phil Odgers & John Kettle “The War is Over – The Songs of Phil Ochs Vol 2”

Freddy Trujillo takes flight with his fifth solo album