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Classic Americana Albums: Brendan Croker & the 5 O’Clock Shadows “Boat Trips In The Bay”

May 4, 2022 Paul Russell 0

A German folk magazine once described Brendan Croker as ‘a sympathetic, maybe rough, pub-rocker with big ears and one of the most pleasant musicians to come out of England.’ Whilst that isn’t the most flattering write-up, […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: The Traveling Wilburys “Tweeter and the Monkey Man”

May 3, 2022 Mark Whitfield 0

Last week’s chain gang was the Counting Crows’ ‘Monkey’ which followed on from Ramsay Midwood’s ‘Feed My Monkey’ the week before, so while we’re on the subject of monkeys it seemed a shame not to follow […]

The Song Remains: Naomi Judd 1946 – 2022

May 3, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Female role model and keeper of the real country flame. The mainstream and social media are full of genuine shock, sadness, and sympathy following the surprise death of country music superstar Naomi Judd on 30th April […]

I Write The Songs: Shel Silverstein

April 29, 2022 Rick Bayles 1

Sheldon Allan Silverstein was born in Chicago, Illinois, September 25, 1930, and would grow up to be something of a Renaissance Man. Writer, playwright, cartoonist, poet and songwriter, he was successful in all these fields, though […]

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Jonathan Aird

April 28, 2022 Jonathan Aird 0

One looks back at the last 22 years (we’re allowing 2000 as part of the 21st Century – I know, I know, I feel your pain fellow numerists) and it has to be admitted that there […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

August 3, 2026 0

During the almost 55 years since the release of her eponymous debut album, Bonnie Raitt has established herself as a top quality singer and slide guitar player; she has won many awards over her career, including […]

artwork for Mason Jennings album "Dark Wings"

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

August 3, 2026 0

Minneapolis-based troubadour draws upon the Creative Spirit in turbulent times. Dark Wings is the eighteenth studio album from the prolific Mason Jennings. With a significant following in the USA and worldwide, new releases from the Minneapolis-based […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

August 3, 2026 0

In one of several playfully erudite, self-written reflections included in press materials accompanying his debut solo album, Wild Tales and Broken Hearts (Sweet Irene Records, 2022), Sheffield troubadour Samuel James Taylor brands himself a believer in […]

Classic Americana Albums: Brendan Croker & the 5 O’Clock Shadows “Boat Trips In The Bay”

AUK’s Chain Gang: The Traveling Wilburys “Tweeter and the Monkey Man”

The Song Remains: Naomi Judd 1946 – 2022

I Write The Songs: Shel Silverstein

AUK’s Top 10 Americana Albums of the 21st Century: Jonathan Aird

For The Sake Of The Song: Bonnie Raitt “I Can’t Make You Love Me”

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

Sophie Moore “Trouble in Mind”

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