As we’re hit with more lockdown restrictions and things continue to look bleak for live music, we have another exclusive AUK Mini-Gig to lift the gloom and provide a little light and joy for music lovers. These shows are a way for great artists to connect with an audience for their songs. Today, it’s the turn of Manchester-based James M Carson, surrounded by his fabulous new band. We’re delighted to share an excellent live version of Carson’s 2017 single, ‘Calico’, featuring excellent musicianship throughout this brilliantly shot performance, recorded during the lockdown. Continue reading “Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: James M Carson”
It’s been a little while since we’ve offered you gig-starved music-lovers a ‘mini-gig’ to enjoy, something to remind you of the good times to come when we can get back out to see a few shows. We’re making up for it today with an excellent, extended, exclusive show from Stephie James. This is brilliantly shot, expertly performed and utterly absorbing throughout. The vocals are flawless and the guitar-work is something to get lost in. Many thanks to Stephie for a great gig. 
During these strange times, AUK has been spreading a little joy by posting regular mini-gigs. Here, you can get your fix of live music from some incredible artists. Our latest show comes exclusively from Austin singer-songwriter, Carrie Elkin, whose gorgeous songs cross folk and Americana. Elkin is known for possessing a voice that is at once both delicate and powerful. She conveys emotion so effectively through her pure vocal and is so absorbed in the joy of performing, it is an electric experience to see her live. 
Life in lockdown has been strange and challenging in all sorts of ways. For music lovers and musicians, the absence of live shows has been particularly hard. We have been publishing regular mini-gigs to sustain that connection and today’s instalment comes from the Texan singer-songwriter, Danny Schmidt. Since his 1999 debut album, ‘Live at the Prism Coffee House’, Schmidt has been prolific. His tenth studio album, ‘Standard Deviation’, was released last year to critical acclaim. 
Times are strange and life has changed so much in recent months. Many of us are missing gigs and shows and those opportunities to connect with others through the energy of live music. Here at AUK, we’ve been sharing regular ‘mini-gigs’ to help lift the gloom and to let you see some great artists in action. Today, we have three songs from Phil Gammage, beamed from his living room to yours. 
Born in Dublin, Edwina Hayes grew up in Preston, Lancashire before moving to the East coast of Yorkshire. Hayes now divides her time between the UK and Nashville, where she is a much-loved songwriter and artist. Hayes’s beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a real natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. 
As we tentatively approach the slow lifting of lockdown and bringing a refreshing glimmer of hope and an abundance of heart and positivity, British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emma Stevens’ music breathes life and honesty.