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Tim Grimm “Gone”

September 9, 2021 Russell Murphy 0
A master songwriter augments his status. During the past 25 years or so, Tim Grimm has built a reputation as a troubadour for our times, continually touring and performing – even with a little acting on […]
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The Lucky Ones “The Lucky Ones”

September 8, 2021 Ewan Lury 0
An album that deserves stronger vocals for the stories it tells. The Lucky Ones’ self-titled debut album partners bluegrass and string band music with detailed stories about Canada’s Far North, Yukon in fact, the territory made […]
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Nico Hedley “Painterly”

September 8, 2021 Kimberly Bright 0
Nico Hedley impresses with the depth and texture of his first solo album. NYC singer-songwriter Nico Hedley doesn’t sound like he’s from Brooklyn. On ‘Painterly,’ his first full-length solo album and first crack at songwriting, he […]
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The Faux Paws “The Faux Paws”

September 7, 2021 Rich Orpin 0
Enigmatic bluegrass-jazz fusion on The Faux Paws’ debut album. The largely instrumental debut album from The Faux Paws brings together brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstran (Great Bear) and Chris Miller (The Revellers) in a bright and […]
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Bandits on the Run “Now Is The Time”

September 7, 2021 Jonathan Aird 0
Tight harmonies and modern American Folk Stylings from talented trio Bandits on the Run are a New York based indie-folk band, who lean towards a certain whimsy – the trio are Roy Dodger, Bonanza Jellyfish, and […]

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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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Jake Bugg announces a fortnight of intimate record store appearances

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To celebrate the release of his new album Alamo, which will be released on 13th November 2026 on Thirty Tigers, Jake Bugg has announced he will celebrate the release with a run of November in-store dates. […]

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Interview: Fischer-Z’s John Watts reminisces on 50 years of making heartfelt music

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

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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”

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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: Jerron Paxton, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast – 3rd May 2025

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New York-based Jerron Paxton, a multi-instrumentalist, caused a sensation on Later … With Jools Holland last October, but the typical description of him as an acoustic bluesman is surely inadequate. In fact, his music includes a […]
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Whiskey in the Pines “Sunshine from the Blue Cactus” (Independent, 2018)

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Straight outta Tallahassee, Florida are Whiskey in the Pines, a ¾ bearded combo headed up by singer and principal songwriter David Lareau. They say that their state capital home is two hours from the nearest sun-kissed […]
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Mid Sussex Americana & Ale Festival returns for third year

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Back for a third time is one of Americana UK’s favourite summertime events – the Mid Sussex Americana and Ale festival. Hosted by James Walker (managing director of Brighthelmstone Promotions and At The Helm records), a […]

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