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Interview: Wesley Stace AKA John Wesley Harding on touring the UK after a 15-year absence

April 16, 2024 Martin Johnson 1

A continuum of songs, novels, opera and variety shows. There was a time in the ‘80s when Demon Records seemed to be a beacon for good music in the UK with its reissues and new releases […]

Interview: The Wandering Hearts on “Mother”

April 2, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Adapting to the post-pandemic world and rediscovering the essence of the band. A lot has changed in the music industry since Americana UK last chatted with The Wandering Hearts when we were coming out of the […]

Interview: Ferris & Sylvester on “Otherness”

March 26, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Mix a dollop of Dolly Parton, Peter Green and Frank Sinatra with a bit of hip hop. Things have been very hectic for married couple Ferris & Sylvester since the success of their debut album. They […]

Interview: Deanie Richardson and Gena Britt of Sister Sadie on “No Fear”

March 19, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Riding the bluegrass wave with their best album of an 11 year career. The all girl bluegrass band Sister Sadie has won various IBMA awards and received a Grammy nomination for their music and has recently […]

Interview: Lizzie No on “Halfsies”

March 12, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

Looking into your own history to understand pain without a reference. Lizzie No brings a new take to country and folk music that reflects her view of where American society should be. Not only is she […]

Preview: James Taylor returns to the UK

July 15, 2026 3

Correction: The original version of this story described James Taylor as arriving in the UK next week, when as one of our readers has pointed out in the comments, he’s already played Scotland and is in […]

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow “Kept Rising”

July 15, 2026 0

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow proves that Democracy is strongest when it is diverse. It’s hard to pin down Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. They are all over the map, stylistically, and as a collective. Over the course of more […]

Live Review: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, British Airways ARC, London – 8th July 2026