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Live Review: Chris Ronald + Paul Hoad, Twickfolk, Cabbage Patch, Twickenham – 12th March 2023

March 17, 2023 Lyndon Bolton 0

Having released his third album ‘Light & Dark’, Canadian singer/songwriter Chris Ronald is touring over here at last. His joy at being back out on the road doing what he loves was palpable from the moment […]

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies “Fall Line”

March 17, 2023 Rick Thorn 0

Deep South Americana. Fast and furious. Coming from Athens Georgia this duo has reformed from the Eighties following the discovery of some of their songs for the film ‘Tracing Cowboys’. This time they have also added […]

The Band Of Heathens “Simple Things”

March 17, 2023 Martin Johnson 2

Back to basics in a high-end studio in Austin delivers lush roots rock. The Band of Heathens coalesced around three Austin-based singer-songwriters Colin Brooks, Ed Jurdi, and Gordy Quist, and the band subsequently won Best New […]

Book Review: Tara MacLean “Song of the Sparrow”

March 16, 2023 Richard Parkinson 0

An epic tale of resilience and determination. The first reflection on finishing Tara MacLean’s autobiography ‘Song of the Sparrow’ is to wonder how she managed to pack such an epic tale, both emotionally and geographically, into […]

Darren Jessee “Central Bridge”

March 16, 2023 Sean Hannam 0

Captivating third solo album from the Ben Folds Five drummer – brilliantly observed and intimate tales of heartache and happiness, with warm arrangements and swelling strings. US singer-songwriter, Darren Jessee, is arguably better known for drumming […]

Americana 25 Festival
Yeah. Great line up. Can’t wait.
By Graeme Tait , 2 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Tinariwen - Hoggar
By Joe Nathan , 6 hours ago
RE: What Are You Reading?
Just started It Still Moves: Lost Songs, Lost Highways,...
By Joe Nathan , 21 hours ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
The Salt Collective - A Brief History of Blindness
By Joe Nathan , 1 day ago
RIP Wes McGhee
Wes McGhee died on 30th January, 2026. He had been ill ...
By durks , 1 day ago
RE: Joe Ely Has Died
I was very sorry to hear this news when it was reported...
By durks , 1 day ago
RE: What Are You Reading?
Just finished reading Old No. 1 at 50: A History of Guy...
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nada Surf - Let Go
By Joe Nathan , 2 days ago
Americana 25 Festival
This looks like it should be a good day out.../p>
By Paul Kerr , 2 days ago

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

March 30, 2026 0

When it comes right down to it, the heart of americana music has always been about connecting listeners to real experiences and emotions, and Natalie Del Carmen is currently one of the best examples of what […]

artwork for Big Harp album "Runs to Blue"

Big Harp “Runs to Blue”

March 30, 2026 0

Los Angeles-based Big Harp duo relaunch with plainspoken album after ten-year hiatus. Farmland and ranches make up close on 90% of Nebraska’s land area. Not the likeliest place to find a thriving indie music hub, perhaps; […]

For the Sake of the Song: Jefferson Airplane “Comin’ Back to Me”

March 30, 2026 0

If I were to casually name-drop Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow (1967), you might find yourself thinking about Grace Slick’s voice bellowing through Somebody to Love, or the rolling-drum acid-trip stylings of White Rabbit. God knows those […]

Live Review: Chris Ronald + Paul Hoad, Twickfolk, Cabbage Patch, Twickenham – 12th March 2023

Chickasaw Mudd Puppies “Fall Line”

The Band Of Heathens “Simple Things”

Book Review: Tara MacLean “Song of the Sparrow”

Darren Jessee “Central Bridge”

Behind the Songs: Natalie Del Carmen “Pastures”

Big Harp “Runs to Blue”

For the Sake of the Song: Jefferson Airplane “Comin’ Back to Me”

Various Artists “Old No. 1 Revisited”

Fruit Bats head for “The Landfill” with the new album out in June