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Artwork for Whitney Lockert album "Long Way To California"
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Whitney Lockert “Long Way To California”

July 12, 2022 Darren Lumbroso 0
Blues, folk and country influenced album featuring some virtuoso guitar playing. Whitney Lockert was a stalwart of the New York country scene in the 2010s, before returning home to California a few years ago. ‘Long Way […]
artwork for Dave Goddess Group "Back in Business"
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Dave Goddess Group “Back in Business”

July 11, 2022 Rhys Kelly 0
Strong tunes… and some tuning issues  New York-based songwriter Dave Goddess and band deliver another punchy and catchy album: ‘Back in Business’. The title is no doubt a nod to the conditions under which the album […]
Artwork for Nathan Kalish album "Great Big Motel Bed In The Sky"
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Nathan Kalish “Great Big Motel Bed in the Sky”

July 11, 2022 Ian Kennedy 0
Nashville-based journeyman musician delivers album reflecting on loss and life. Rooted in the heart and soul of America, this album reflects on key life themes, giving it universal appeal. Kalish’s music is described as “inspired by […]
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Yosh and Yimmy “Three Rivers”

July 8, 2022 Michael Macy 0
 Debut album presents good friends’ musical ability and personal stories. ‘Three Rivers’ is the first full-length studio album from Yosh and Yimmy, the Texan duo of Josh Glenn and Jimmy Willden.  They have been performing and […]
Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits
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Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits “The Wonderful World Of Scott Hrabko & The Rabbits”

July 7, 2022 Sean Hannam 2
A mixed bag from the Kansas City musician – ’50s-style country ballads sitting alongside funky soul, blues, folk and even disco makes for a sometimes weird, sometimes wonderful record. Scott Hrabko is a Kansas City singer-songwriter […]

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Classic Clips: Chris Hillman “Turn! Turn! Turn!” – Live at the Troubadour, Los Angeles, 2017

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Some sad news to end the week with: Americana UK loses two of our best, Paul Kerr and Martin Johnson

October 2, 2026 10
We’re sorry to end this week with some sad news for regular readers which some of you will know already via social media. It’s been a very tough last few days for us as a team […]
AUK Mini-Gigs

Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Kyp Harness

October 2, 2026 0
Kyp Harness makes music on his own terms and has been doing it for 35 years. He is prolific, having put out 20 independent albums of storytelling and melody, with his latest (Lovely) released in April […]
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Mistaken for Wayne “Whitefish”

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Musical pursuits in the heart of rural Canadian life. Not only outside the music industry but within its margins (much less frequently at its very core), there are those for whom music is one of several […]

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  • Classic Clips: Chris Hillman “Turn! Turn! Turn!” – Live at the Troubadour, Los Angeles, 2017
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  • Live Review: Joe Martin + Maggie May Treanor, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 26th September 2026
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Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

October 1, 2026 0
The songs of John Watts, whether in his band Fischer-Z, in his other bands or as a solo artist, aren’t technically Americana, but everything in their construction and recording has the feel of exactly what Americana […]
Interviews

Interview: Shawn Colvin, celebrating 30 years of “A Few Small Repairs”

September 29, 2026 2
Shawn Colvin has long established herself as one of the most captivating of singer-songwriters. She’s an accomplished guitar player, possessed of a fine voice, and she’s a storyteller of great talent. Her first album, Steady On, […]
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Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0
If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final track on Maya de Vitry’s 2026 release, but […]

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Live Review: Good Lovelies, The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey – 26th January 2024

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With the bulk of January’s grey days already disappearing in the rear view mirror I made my way for the first time this year to Lincolnshire premier Americana music venue, the Town Hall at Kirton in […]
Album Reviews

Gillian Welch “Boots No. 2: The Lost Songs, Vol.1” (Acony Records, 2020)

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Lockdown seems to have spurred Gillian Welch into action. Hardly a prolific artist, this latest disc comes hot on the heels of her covers album, ‘All The Good Times’, and a further two volumes of so-called […]
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Video Premiere: Brendon “Hold My Hand”

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The gently upbeat ‘Hold My Hand’ is characterised by lovely guitar-work and vocals.  At a time when we all need a little lift, we are pleased to share the video premiere of this feel-good song.  It’s […]

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