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Review: Folk Alliance International 34th Annual Conference

July 27, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

Unfortunately, the petty cash box was somewhat depleted and so it was not possible for Americana UK to attend the annual Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City in-person. Fortunately, however, the event which ran from […]

Small Venue Heroes: Chris Smither

July 26, 2022 Clint West 3

Our ‘Small Venue Heroes’ feature could almost have been invented for Chris Smither. Since before releasing his debut album ‘I’m a Stranger Too!’ way back in 1970, Smither has been working the folk clubs, art houses […]

But is it Americana? – The Monkees

July 25, 2022 Rick Bayles 3

Up to now, all attempts to justify an Americana tag, for a band not usually associated with the genre, have seen UK bands in the frame. I’d like to turn my attention to an American “band”. […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Dale Watson “One More Once More”

July 25, 2022 Clint West 0

For the last few weeks members of our Chain Gang have been indulging themselves with a few musical tipples culminating in Tim Newby’s selection of the excellent Darrell Scott’s ‘It’s the Whiskey That Eases the Pain’. […]

I Write The Songs – Paul Craft

July 25, 2022 Rick Bayles 2

Paul Craft is one of those writers whose name is not widely recognised. In fact, he was not a particularly prolific songwriter, but he wrote a number of songs that have been extensively covered and his […]