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Anderson East, Jazz Cafe, London, 30th May 2018

June 7, 2018 David Chalfen 0
London’s Jazz Cafe tonight replicated the steamy humidity of Anderson East’s Athens, Alabama roots on what was a sold out show for this artist who is described as  as being an R’nB singer, R’n’B in the […]
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Chuck Westmoreland “Long Winter Rodeo” (Black and Gold Records, 2018)

June 6, 2018 Denis Parkinson 0
‘Long Winter Rodeo’ is the second solo outing for Portland-based, singer-songwriter, Chuck Westmoreland. Available on Black and Gold Records, it’s an infectious collection of well written story based songs that exude honesty and emotion. There is […]
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Curse Of Lono, Dot To Dot Festival, Mr Wolfs, Bristol, 25th May

June 6, 2018 Tim Merricks 0
Most fans of Americana music should by now be familiar with the works of Felix Bechtolsheimer, whether that be from his groundbreaking British country blues revivalists Hey Negrita or the more recent murky window into his […]
Album Reviews

Glenn Frey “Above The Clouds” (Geffen/USM 2018)

June 6, 2018 Rick Bayles 0
Glenn Frey will forever be associated with the Eagles, the band he formed with Don Henley and which came to define Country Rock in the 1970s. Sadly, Glenn was one of the flurry of musicians that […]
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The Small Glories, The Green Note, London, 31st May 2018

June 5, 2018 David Allen 0
Whilst it may feel like an extension of your own living room, an instantly familiar and cosy space, the unassuming exterior of The Green Note music venue belies its ability to attract the very best acoustic […]

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Something for the weekend: Truman Sinclair “4th of July”

July 3, 2026 0
Well that’s it from us for this week. If you’re an AUK supporter your new playlist will be with you at 5pm tonight. Don’t forget about our 25 year anniversary event in November which takes place […]
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Live Reviews

Live Review: Leah Blevins, Rough Trade, Denmark Street, London – 26th June 2026

July 3, 2026 0
Performances don’t get much more intimate when less than 50 people are in the front space of a record shop and the artist is playing unamplified, less than five feet away. In the autumn of 2025, […]
Album Reviews

Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen “They Call Us The Lucky Ones”

July 3, 2026 0
Americana royalty teams up with a cracking Texas band to produce a varied and highly enjoyable mix of country, soul and stomp. Ryan Bingham is a comparatively rare example of an americana artist who has broken […]

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Video Interview: Rodney Crowell on why “Then Again” is better late than never

July 2, 2026 0
It is sometimes forgotten that Gram Parsons did not enjoy commercial success as a solo artist during his short life, and that it was Emmylou Harris who took his sound to a wider audience with the […]
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Interview: Jeff Finlin – the hero who journeys among us

July 1, 2026 0
In 2023, an AUK writer displayed exquisite taste by naming Jeff Finlin as one of the top ten greatest americana artists of all time. Congrats to Jeff, as well as, after all, he did record the […]
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Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 1
As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

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Enderby’s Room “Enderby’s Room” (Fika Recordings, 2017)

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This is Dan Mayfield’s first record as band leader. He’s worked with Darren Hayman, The Wave Pictures and Allo Darlin’, and his own sound isn’t too far away from those artists. It is a gentle blend […]
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Shay Martin Lovette “Lionhearted Woman” – Understated and majestic Appalachian music

February 27, 2024 0
Shay Martin Lovette brings a bit of Appalachia to the world on ‘Lionhearted Woman’. Produced by Joseph Terrell, the track is a case study in tasteful production with Lovette’s whispery voice perfectly matched by Alexa Rose’s […]
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Classic Americana Albums: Steve Earle “Washington Square Serenade”

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I have chosen Steve Earle’s 2007 album ‘Washington Square Serenade’ as this week’s classic album. There will be lots of debate as to which is Earle’s best album; this is my favourite. In particular, I find […]

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