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Book review: Richard Houghton “Iain Matthews: A People’s History”

April 17, 2026 Paul Kerr 0

One of an ongoing series of books published by Spenwood Books which invites fans and colleagues to share their memories and stories regarding a particular artist or act, Iain Matthews: A People’s History covers the sixty […]

A reminder of our call for short fiction: Americana stories…

April 16, 2026 Tim Martin 0

AUK would like to invite fiction writers to submit short stories inspired by the world of americana music for publication on Americana UK. Whether it’s a tale sparked by a particular song, a character shaped by […]

Book Review: Geoffrey Himes “Willie Nelson, All the Albums” The Stories Behind The Music

April 8, 2026 Andy Short 0

This book is a thing of beauty. From its presentation to the wonderful array of historical photographs inside, it is a volume to treasure. Author Geoffrey Himes wrote about music every week in the Washington Post […]

Paperback Riders: Dana Spiotta “Stone Arabia”

March 27, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

“Stone Arabia” is a fascinating enigma of a novel, unflinching in its portrayal of a brother and sister: he the small-time rock ‘n roller and she the supplier of adulation, and their dynamic built up over […]

Book Review: Peter Wolf “Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses”

March 19, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

It’s hard to imagine a rock ‘n’ roller’s memoir that is as easy to read as Peter Wolf’s Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses. Readers will find raspy, rambling, raucous vignettes of […]