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Win “The Early Days Of Bluegrass” box-set with AUK
AUK have managed to get our hands on a copy of the 6 CD box set ‘The Early Days Of Bluegrass’ which we are pleased to offer as a prize in a special competition. The prize […]
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AmericanA to Z
AmericanA to Z: Justin Townes Earle
When you are the firstborn of one of americana’s iconic roots musicians AND given the name of one of the great songwriters of his era, it’s kinda preordained that you will end up in this business, […]
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10 Americana songs with a boxing theme
Listening to the excellent new Matt Hill album ‘Savage Pilgrims’ I was particularly struck by the track ‘Bendigo’ which tells the story of a 19th century Nottinghamshire prizefighter. It set me thinking about boxing-themed songs and how I’d […]
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AUK’s Chain Gang: The Kursaal Flyers “Speedway”
Dan Hicks and vehicular endangerment (is that a capital offence in the States?) can only lead in one direction; Southend, the Kursaal Flyers and the promise of never again riding the Speedway. Speedway. It still exists […]
AUK Mini-Gigs
Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Zach Phillips
During the global pandemic, live music has been a little harder to come by than usual. Here at AUK, we have been helping to scratch that itch by posting regular ‘mini-gigs’, giving the opportunity for artists […]