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More People Really Should Know About: Simeon Hammond Dallas

September 10, 2024 Richard Parkinson 1

No one could ever accuse Simeon Hammond Dallas of slacking. Over the past 12 months she has been playing with anyone and everyone with a showcase spot at AmericanaFest at the National Museum of African American […]

AUK Shortcuts: Cold Hands, Nick Gamer, Michael Reynolds, Atomic Junction, Donal Hinely and Buko Shane

September 9, 2024 Paul Kerr 1

Our latest Short Cuts, a monthly feature where AUK casts a brief eye and ear on several albums we’ve received recently which just didn’t make the cut for a full review. Like most major music websites […]

Versions: “Highway Kind”

September 6, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

“There are only two types of music,” Townes Van Zandt used to say, “the blues and zip-a-dee-doo-dah.” It is a well-worn quotation to guide us through the thicket of the Texas troubadour’s mind. He only played […]

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Essentials: The Top Ten Creedence Clearwater Revival Cover Songs

September 5, 2024 Dean Nardi 3

Introducing a band to the world with a cover song isn’t often done, yet in 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival went against the grain by choosing Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ 1958 soul classic ‘l Put a Spell on […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Megan Bee

September 5, 2024 Dean Nardi 0

Don’t worry “bee” happy is the calling card of Athens County, Ohio singer/songwriter Megan Bee. It’s not that her songs are all butterflies, honey bees and rainbows. There may be dark end on the street where […]