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Jason and The Scorchers in triple threat with Dan Baird and The Kentucky Headhunters

June 14, 2019 Mark Underwood 1

An impressive trio of southern rock and alt-country music stars are joining forces for a tour in September with eight dates across the UK. Having never previously played on a bill together, Jason and the Scorchers, […]

Hiss Golden Messenger announce new record “Terms of Surrender”

June 13, 2019 Mark Whitfield 0

The always delightful North Carolina band Hiss Golden Messenger have announced the release of their anticipated twelfth new album ‘Terms of Surrender’ which will be released on the uber-cool Merge Records on September 20th. Following a […]

Amythyst Kiah set for UK summer dates

June 13, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

A name that’s likely to be relatively new to readers of Americana UK is Amythyst Kiah, who has recently collaborated as part of a feted supergroup of four banjo players under the moniker, Our Native Daughters.

Texas singer Dale Watson bids farwell forever to Europe

June 12, 2019 Mark Underwood 3

In an unwelcome development that may reflect the tough economic times for North American acts touring Europe nowadays, Dale Watson announced before his Bristol show on Friday that he would no longer tour outside of the […]

Head Over the Hill this August Bank Holiday

June 11, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

One novel way to spend the August Bank Holiday Monday is to head to the inaugural ‘Over the Hill’ festival at Cogges Manor farm. With a very strong focus on UK Americana and roots music, Over […]

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