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Live Review: Campbell/Jensen, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 9th February 2024

February 19, 2024 Graeme Tait 0
It’s less than two years since the duo that is Campbell/Jensen first toured the UK supporting the legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb. During that time their set list was almost entirely made up of cover versions and […]
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Live Review: Bela Fleck & Band, Cadogan Hall, London – 4th February 2024

February 15, 2024 Jonathan Aird 2
The purchase of the ticket for this event was concluded within 3 minutes of them going on sale back in August of last year. Why the hurry?  Well the simple answer is – it’s Bela Fleck, […]
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Live Review: UK Americana Music Week – AMAUK UK Showcases, Hackney Venues, 24th January 2024

February 14, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
And so, back again to Central Hackney, an area of London particularly blessed with music venues in close proximity to each other, for another go around the AMAUK Americanafest Showcases.  And without the need to pick […]
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Live Review: The Wood Brothers, The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 4th February, 2024

February 13, 2024 Clint West 0
The Wood Brothers have been playing together for over twenty years after previously pursuing separate musical careers. They have recorded nine albums and toured relentlessly but have been infrequent visitors to the UK and tonight was […]
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Live Review: UK Americana Music Week – AMAUK UK Showcases, Hackney Venues, 23rd January 2024

February 12, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0
It goes without saying that the annual AmericanaFest Showcases organised by the AMAUK as part of their Conference is always a highlight of the year. With four venues (Moth Club, Paper Dress Vintage, Night Tales, Oslo) […]

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The Top Ten Americana Song of All Time: 2nd – John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” (1971)

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Madi Diaz Live 29th October 2022

Essentials: The Top 10 Madi Diaz Songs

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John Prine August 2016
Features

The Top Ten Americana Song of All Time: 2nd – John Prine “Angel From Montgomery” (1971)

April 9, 2026 0
Almost there! There was never much doubt that John Prine would be represented in this list, and, although a number of his songs appeared in the original writers’ lists, the iconic and most covered song of […]
Album cover artwork for Cut Worms "Transmitter"
Album Reviews

Cut Worms “Transmitter”

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This guitar-based pop, produced by Jeff Tweedy, is a departure from previous work. Cut Worms is singer-songwriter Max Clarke, originally from Ohio, but now living in New York. This is his fourth full-length album after Cut […]
Madi Diaz Live 29th October 2022
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Essentials: The Top 10 Madi Diaz Songs

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Madi Diaz has always known she wanted to be a musician. Growing up in a Quaker household in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, her parents rejected a mainstream education for her and her brother, instead home schooling them, […]

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Interview: The Breath’s Stuart McCallum and Ríoghnach Connolly on collaborating with the Paraorchestra

April 7, 2026 0
How to achieve true musical Symbiosis. The Breath are guitarist Stuart McCallum and singer Ríoghnach Connolly, and they ensure that the song is always at the centre of their alt-folk sound. That sound is rich, reflecting […]
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Interview: Cynthia Marchant on the Ozarks, fast cars and the passing of time

April 7, 2026 0
In 2022, with her second studio album, Flesh and Bone, Cynthia Marchant explored spiritual truth and depth, and the magic of connecting with self and others in the many stages of life. Three years later, she’s […]
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Interview: Michael Weston King on why “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore”

April 2, 2026 0
How the worst kind of family tragedy can lead to a career high British americana stalwart and music award winner Michael Weston King is releasing a new solo album, Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore. On the […]

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Chris Blevins “Better Than Alone” (Horton Records, 2017)

December 21, 2017 0
Chris Blevins’ music is like a breath of fresh air; his narrative and full-bodied sound and way he removes the veneer to get to the source sets him apart from the field. Americana music has many […]
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Taylor Swift announces The Eras Tour UK dates for 2024

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We have featured Taylor Swift around these parts from time to time in recent years due to her original country leanings which morphed for some recent albums into the kind of indie-folk we often kill for […]
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Tom Russell, The 100 Club, London, 1st December 2017

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It doesn’t pay to be late to a Tom Russell gig, you might miss the opening act who takes the stage to do a little “guess that tune” as he plays snippets of road songs. A […]

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