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Classic Americana Albums: Elvis Costello and the Attractions “Almost Blue” (F-Beat, 1981)

December 16, 2020 Martin Johnson 2

Classic Americana Albums, by definition, have achieved a relevance that is timeless and are no longer dependent on the time and place that formed them. Elvis Costello’s ‘Almost Blue’, whilst timeless is also very topical now […]

10 Songs about truckers and trucking – part three

December 15, 2020 Gordon Sharpe 9

The third instalment of this series, and don’t worry it’s the last. The road may go on forever but this series does not. Many of these picks are inspired by reader Pat Chappelle (so don’t blame […]

Unsung Heroes of Americana – Leland Sklar, session musician (bass guitar)

December 14, 2020 Rick Bayles 2

It’s time for another article in our Unsung Heroes of Americana series and Tim Martin weighs in with this piece on an outstanding bass player who has made a number of major contributions to the genre.

AUK’s Chain Gang: Lori McKenna “Humble and Kind”

December 14, 2020 David Jarman 0

Last weeks’ Chain Gang entry ‘Rhinestoned’ flags up the co-writing credit to “the impeccable Lori McKenna”, and as a huge fan of her writing where else could I go this week. With a ‘A’ list of […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Diana Jones

December 11, 2020 Andrew Frolish 2

With the happy news of vaccines on the way, we can begin to dream again of live music events. Soon, we music lovers will, once again, be soaking up the atmosphere at great shows and festivals […]