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Al Stewart, The Stables, Wavendon, 1st October 2019

October 17, 2019 Jonathan Aird 0

A still in wonderful voice Al Stewart returned to a packed Stables – one of the smaller venues on this current tour – this time bringing along a backing band with him – Chicago’s The Empty […]

Bryan Estepa “Sometimes I Just Don’t Know” (Lilystars Records/Rock Indiana, 2019)

October 17, 2019 Tim Martin 1

Estepa is a well-established Australian singer songwriter with several albums under his belt. While he is a fairly new name in the UK he is certainly worth your attention. Lead off song ‘I’m Not Ready For […]

The Long Farewells “Only the Stars” (Beartrap Spring Records, 2019)

October 16, 2019 Gordon Sharpe 0

Whatever else, you have to admire Aaron Rester’s style and imagination. His previous offering, ‘Americayana’, was reviewed in AUK in 2017 and praised for its originality in mixing country music and Hindu mythology in a concept […]

John Calvin Abney “Safe Passage” (Black Mesa Records, 2019)

October 16, 2019 Viv Fish 0

First impressions count, and the stylish but relaxed artistic photos on this album cover speak volumes before any songs are even heard. The first track ‘I Just Want to Feel Good’ does just what it says on […]

Allah Las “LAHS” (Mexican Summer, 2019)

October 16, 2019 Guy Lincoln 0

In introducing ‘LAHS’, their fourth LP, the Allah Las are very keen to emphasise their move away from the sound of their Los Angeles roots. The travel metaphors sprinkled liberally across the record (‘Holding Pattern’, ‘In […]

Americana 25 Festival
Yeah. Great line up. Can’t wait.
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Tinariwen - Hoggar
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The Salt Collective - A Brief History of Blindness
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RIP Wes McGhee
Wes McGhee died on 30th January, 2026. He had been ill ...
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RE: Joe Ely Has Died
I was very sorry to hear this news when it was reported...
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RE: What Are You Reading?
Just finished reading Old No. 1 at 50: A History of Guy...
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RE: What are you listening to at the moment?
Nada Surf - Let Go
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Americana 25 Festival
This looks like it should be a good day out.../p>
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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 […]

Al Stewart, The Stables, Wavendon, 1st October 2019

Bryan Estepa “Sometimes I Just Don’t Know” (Lilystars Records/Rock Indiana, 2019)

The Long Farewells “Only the Stars” (Beartrap Spring Records, 2019)

John Calvin Abney “Safe Passage” (Black Mesa Records, 2019)

Allah Las “LAHS” (Mexican Summer, 2019)

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