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Ethan Johns announces more UK dates with his canine friends

September 21, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

So the weekend arrives dear readers and we’re in the eye of the storm it seems. An old lady in a rocking chair has just flown past the window. As the Labour Party conference hits us […]

Rhett Miller is back with new album “The Messenger” – Listen

September 20, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

And there’s also a Christmas album from his “old” band too – yes, it’s that time of year again you’ll be delighted to know. RS Country reports: “Old 97’s leader Rhett Miller is at his most messed up […]

Courtney Marie Andrews has a new song, UK dates

September 19, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

We’re rather big fans of Courtney Marie Andrews here at AUK and she’s just released a new track ‘Heart and Mind’, a standalone cut that she is putting out because in her own words she “wanted to […]

Americana UK is looking for a gig guide editor

September 18, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

So here’s the thing. There isn’t really a dedicated gig guide for americana at the moment in the UK – there are some excellent gig guides which have a lot of americana in them, but nothing that’s […]

New Indigo Girl Amy Ray album features an abundance of special guests

September 17, 2018 Mark Whitfield 0

Indigo Girl Amy Ray will release her sixth solo album ‘Holler’ on November 2nd on Daemon Records, referencing traditional country, Southern rock, mountain music, gospel and bluegrass, Ray tipping her hat to the great Jim Ford 1969 release ‘Harlan […]

artwork for Mason Jennings album "Dark Wings"

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

August 3, 2026 0

Minneapolis-based troubadour draws upon the Creative Spirit in turbulent times. Dark Wings is the eighteenth studio album from the prolific Mason Jennings. With a significant following in the USA and worldwide, new releases from the Minneapolis-based […]

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

August 3, 2026 0

In one of several playfully erudite, self-written reflections included in press materials accompanying his debut solo album, Wild Tales and Broken Hearts (Sweet Irene Records, 2022), Sheffield troubadour Samuel James Taylor brands himself a believer in […]

Album cover for Sophie Moore’s album Trouble in Mind

Sophie Moore “Trouble in Mind”

August 3, 2026 0

Veteran singer-songwriter returns from long absence with rootsy new album. After a lengthy break from music, Sophie Moore returns with Trouble in Mind, produced by Mark Nevers of Lambchop fame, and featuring an accomplished cast of […]

Ethan Johns announces more UK dates with his canine friends

Rhett Miller is back with new album “The Messenger” – Listen

Courtney Marie Andrews has a new song, UK dates

Americana UK is looking for a gig guide editor

New Indigo Girl Amy Ray album features an abundance of special guests

Mason Jennings “Dark Wings”

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Samuel James Taylor

Sophie Moore “Trouble in Mind”

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