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Classic Americana Album: Gretchen Peters with Tom Russell “One to the Heart, One to the Head”

August 9, 2023 FredArnold 1
Looking back over the last few years of this series, there are many albums that I would have considered for posting to it. Our esteemed writing colleagues seem to have quite an ear for what constitutes […]
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More People Really Should Know About: Melissa Carper

August 8, 2023 Clint West 0
AUK Features Editor Clint West writes: Welcome to our latest new feature. At AUK we like to champion less well-known artists and that is exactly what this series is intended to do. Over the coming weeks […]
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AUK’s Chain Gang: 16 Horsepower proving the squeezebox is not uncool on “American Wheeze”

August 7, 2023 Paul Kerr 0
Aside from last week’s clip proving that Nils Lofgren is a consummately cool dude, it was fascinating to hear him talk of his accordion playing days and the oompah oompah polka influence he brought to bear […]
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The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: David Jarman

August 4, 2023 David Jarman 2
A few weeks into the GOAT feature ( to borrow the sporting equivalent) we already have a broad spread of artists, and rationales for choices, and that’s given me my lead–to take my favourite artists across […]
Classic Clips

Classic Clips: Glen Campbell and Leon Russell “Mama Don’t Allow” – In Session, 18th November 1983

August 4, 2023 Martin Johnson 2
Glen Campbell was a multi-talented artist, something his commercial success tended to obscure. One of his many talents was as a phenomenal guitar player who first made a name for himself as a session musician and […]

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Victoria Mary Clarke, in partnership with Rubyworks, has officially revealed the complete artist lineup and track list for 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane MacGowan tribute album which is set for release on 13th […]
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Nick Mulvey “Dark Harvest (Live)”

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Live recording from recent studio releases finds songwriter grasping for spiritual and emotional truths. Building on his recent releases Dark Harvest Pt 1 and Pt 2, Dark Harvest Live presents an intimate show from Toronto showcasing […]
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Texas Music Revolution documentary featuring Kiefer Sutherland launched on streaming services

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Texas Music Revolution, the feature documentary marking Emmy-nominated cinematographer Troy Paff’s (Dirty Jobs, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) directorial debut, began its global streaming rollout on 5th June 2026 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of […]

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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

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Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]
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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

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To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

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If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]

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Ray Wylie Hubbard “Tell The Devil I’m Gettin’ There As Fast As I Can” – Listen

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Ray Wylie Hubbard is a Texas legend in all but name and “Tell the Devil I’m Getting There as Fast as I Can” is the title track from his forthcoming new album, featuring two americana giants […]
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Afton Wolfe “Truck Drivin Man” – death, pointless, death

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‘Truck Drivin Man‘ is one side of Afton Wolfe’s new 2-song e-cassingle (as he calls it) and it finds the baritoned singer deep in a particularly dark murder ballad, telling as it does of a murderous […]
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Video Premiere: Celeigh Cardinal “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”

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Here’s a brilliantly performed cover of the classic “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, delivered by Canada’s Celeigh Cardinal.  This classic, timeless song from Sir Elton is given new life by Cardinal’s rich, warm vocal performance.  She displays […]

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