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Classic Americana Albums: Ray LaMontagne “Trouble”

September 21, 2022 Helen Jones 0

At the end of the 2010 Ben Affleck directed and starred in the movie ‘The Town’, Affleck’s character (spoiler alert) manages to flee the police, although that tragically means he has to leave behind the object […]

But is it Americana? – Santana

September 20, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

And so we ask the question for the last time in this current series – But is it Americana? Deputy Editor, Jonathan Aird, throws his rhinestone-encrusted Stetson into the ring with a well argued case for […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Billy Bragg, Natalie Merchant, Michael Stipe, Cara Tivey “Hello In There”, Glasgow, 1990

September 20, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 1

The last Chain Gang showcased 10,000 Maniacs and David Byrne singing a cover version. This week’s Chain Gang also comprises a cover of a well-known americana favourite featuring one of the protagonists in the previous clip […]

From the AUK Archives: The Twang Factor 2 presents: Concrete Prairie, September 2021

September 20, 2022 Clint West 0

Concrete Prairie have just released their self-titled debut album. AUK’s reviewer, Viv Fish, was so impressed that she gave it that rare accolade, a 10/10 review. So what better moment to dust off the fine performance […]

Classic Clips: Mumford And Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Old Crow Medicine Show “This Train Is Bound For Glory” – New Orleans, April 27, 2011

September 16, 2022 Michael Macy 0

The magic of music is most accessible live. There is something inexplicable, but experiential, that happens between the musicians and audiences. Some musicians know every note they’re going to play before going on stage. They have […]