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Buffalo Springfield on 10th September 1966

Classic Clips: Buffalo Springfield “For What It’s Worth” & “Mr. Soul” – The Hollywood Palace, 8th April 1967

April 20, 2026 Andy Short 0

The Hollywood Palace was an hour-long American Television variety show which broadcast from January 1964 until February 1970. Unlike the Ed Sullivan Show, this one had a different presenter each week. This classic clip from 1967 […]

The Song Remains: Andy Kershaw (1959-2026)

April 20, 2026 Martin Johnson 2

The current UK roots and world music scenes owe a significant debt to broadcaster Andy Kershaw. Anyone in the UK who enjoyed world music and became a fan of roots-influenced rock from the ‘80s owes a […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

April 17, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Italian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist Joseph Martone – formerly of Joseph Martone & The Traveling Soulds – returned with his second solo album entitled Endeavours, released on vinyl, CD and digital formats in February 2026 via Italian […]

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Railroad Songs

April 16, 2026 Martin Johnson 10

At the remove of two hundred years, it is very hard, if not impossible, to fully comprehend the impact that the expansion of railroads throughout the world had in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. The […]

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Chris Smither

April 15, 2026 Paul Russell 0

Chris Smither is one of the most consistent artists working in americana, having started playing music professionally in 1966 after he saw some pivotal artists playing live and feeling energised to do the same thing. These […]

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

July 14, 2026 0

Hollow Hand, the project of Brighton’s Max Kinghorn-Mills, steps out of the bedroom on Wish Road South, recorded live as a trio after touring with MJ Lenderman and Caitlin Rose. The album comes out on the […]

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

July 14, 2026 0

Babehoven, the Hudson, NY-based project of singer/songwriter Maya Bon and producer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Albert, have announced their new album, I See Them, I See Me, due 18th September 2026 via Double Double Whammy. I See […]

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

July 14, 2026 0

Majestic debut from Virginia songwriter with a fascinating true backstory. When it comes to musical inspiration, a musician’s life is integral to what music he or she makes. For Brennan Gilmore, that inspiration comes from a […]

Classic Clips: Buffalo Springfield “For What It’s Worth” & “Mr. Soul” – The Hollywood Palace, 8th April 1967

The Song Remains: Andy Kershaw (1959-2026)

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Joseph Martone

Essentials: The Top 10 Americana Railroad Songs

Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It: Chris Smither

Hollow Hand announces new album for September and UK Tour

Hudson NY duo Babehoven to release third album in the autumn

Brennan Gilmore “My Name Is Daniel Leek”

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