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Three acts announced for Over the Hill festival this August Bank Holiday

February 19, 2020 Mark Underwood 0
One of the hottest, but still most satisfying, days spent by Americana UK last summer was at the inaugural Over the Hill festival in Witney, Oxfordshire, so it’s gratifying to see the festival mark II return […]
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Bronwynne Brent heads to UK for dates next month

February 17, 2020 Mark Whitfield 0
Gritty Mississippi Delta songbird Bronwynne Brent is returning to the UK next month to perform material from past releases as well as a brand new album ‘Undercover’ over the course of an extensive three-week long tour. […]
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Red Rooster Festival announces second wave of acts

February 17, 2020 Mark Underwood 0
Red Rooster Festival in Euston Hall, Suffolk has announced its second wave of acts, including a UK festival exclusive from Asleep At The Wheel who celebrate their 50th Anniversary. The festival is also set to include […]
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Nicole Atkins records with “weirdest, craziest band ever”

February 14, 2020 Jonathan Aird 0
Nicole Atkins returns with a new album ‘Italian Ice‘ to be released on the 17th of April via Single Lock Records.  The title references her Asbury Park days, where the titular treat was available on the […]
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Track Dogs kick off tour in support of new album ‘Fire on the Rails’

February 14, 2020 Mark Underwood 0
Genre-crossing, Madrid-based Irish-English-American quartet, Track Dogs, have announced tour dates starting this Friday through to February 29th, in support of their acclaimed new album, ‘Fire On The Rails’.

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