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[ April 2, 2026 ] Americana 25 festival with Chuck Prophet, Steve Wynn and more comes to Liverpool in November – here’s how you can get your tickets News
[ April 2, 2026 ] Something for the long weekend: Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt “I Played the Fool” Tracks
[ April 2, 2026 ] Our new supporters playlist comes out tomorrow – win a pair of tickets for the Folk by the Oak Festival! News
[ April 2, 2026 ] The Top Ten Americana Songs of All Time: 5th – Gillian Welch “Revelator” (2001) Features
[ April 2, 2026 ] Essentials: The Top 10 Railroad Earth Songs Essentials

Folk Roundup – Rum Ragged, Chick Corea & Bela Fleck, Angeline, Cohen & Jon, Mojna, Lemoncello, Starvation Army

July 18, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Welcome once more to a diverse selection of folk, and there’s some really unexpected artists sneaking into the topic this month. Expect some “Irish” folk, some brass bands and some strongly themed collections. Here we go… […]

Beachwood Sparks “Across The River Of Stars”

July 18, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0

Short but sweet return from LA’s Beachwood Sparks. Beachwood Sparks and GospelBeach are a bit like Clark Kent and Superman – never seen in the same place at the same time. Only a few weeks ago […]

Joe Ely “Driven To Drive”

July 17, 2024 Peter Churchill 1

Joe Ely delves into the past to reflect on a life spent on the road. ‘Driven To Drive’ has been a long time in the making. After Twenty-three albums and countless miles under his belt Joe […]

Nolen Sellwood cover art 'Cadence to the Flame'

Nolen Sellwood “Cadence to the Flame”

July 16, 2024 Jonathan Smith 0

Minnesota-based Sellwood channels the beauty and spirit of Nick Drake. Following hot on the heels of 2023’s debut ‘Otherwise’, comes ‘Cadence to the Flame’, the second full-length offering from Minnesota-based folk artist Nolan Sellwood. ‘Otherwise‘ was […]

Rob Leines “Headcase”

July 15, 2024 Helen Jones 0

Strong Southern rock that has lost none of its edge in the recording studio. “Today I met the asphalt face to face / Spilt my brains all over that dirty place,” sings Rob Leines on ‘Headcase’, […]

RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Came across this guy John Rush . Know him Paul Kerr? ...
By Keith Hargreaves , 3 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Did around 750 mile round trip last weekend. Player hi...
By Richard Parkinson , 6 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Gourds - Cow, Fish, Fowl or Pig
By Joe Nathan , 23 hours ago
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
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
U2 - Easter Lilly EP
By Joe Nathan , 3 days ago
RE: Versions!
From the excellent Thee Holy Brothers...
By Paul Kerr , 3 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

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 […]