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The Roundhouse announces In The Round 2019 shows

November 5, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
Now in its fourth year, the Roundhouse has announced details of In the Round 2019, a series of shows devoted to intimate performances set in the venue’s main space, staged in a rarely seen fully-seated concert […]
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The Burning Hell return this month with re-release album, UK dates

November 2, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
We leave you this week dear readers with news that one of our favourite Canadian bands The Burning Hell who have announced a string of UK concerts from November 27th to December 15th to coincide with […]
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Bap Kennedy anniversary EP out today

November 1, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
Brenda Boyd Kennedy, has been in touch with us here at AUK to let us know about a new EP which is released today to commemorate the second anniversary of her husband the great Bap Kennedy’s passing. […]
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Juanita Stein announces UK dates

October 31, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0
Juanita Stein has announced a full UK tour for this November / December. The Howling Bells frontwoman turned solo artist, who has just released her new album ‘Until The Lights Fade’ via Nude Records, follows a summer […]
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AMAUK announced press launch and awards nominations

October 29, 2018 Mark Underwood 0
The Americana Music Association UK, the professional trade association which represents and advocates for Americana and roots music in the UK, has announced details of its press launch night which will take place on November 7th. […]

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