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Something for the weekend: Josh Ritter “Theophany”

January 23, 2026 Mark Whitfield 0
Well that’s it for another week and we leave you dear reader with a new release of an old song by Josh Ritter. Ritter wrote on his Facebook last week: “All that I knew, as I […]
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Bandits On The Run “Am I Your Mirror?” – looking at me or looking through me

January 23, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
On ‘Am I Your Mirror?‘, regular Americana UK featured artists Bandits on the Run question their place in the world, and how they relate to other people. Regina Strayhorn shares of the inspiration behind the new […]
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Rebecca Bangfield “New Girl” – drinking wine, all the time

January 22, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
Even without a note of music, Rebecca Bangfield is impressive – the Norwegian-Greek singer has a background in choir, revue, theatre, and classical ballet, and is a qualified school teacher, specialised in 17th–18th century Norwegian childhood […]
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Odd Marshall “Outta Here” – better be movin’ on

January 21, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
For his second album, “Seconds”, Odd Marshall has surprised himself – by working with his youthful heroes. It came around in an indirect way – when he was turned down by a prominent Canadian producer. It […]
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The Grahams “Georgette” – who knows what the future will bring

January 20, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0
The Grahams have a life in music – Alyssa and Doug started out following The Grateful Dead on tour, expanded their musical adventures by founding the influential 3Sirens Music Group. And, as The Grahams, they spent […]

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Classic Clips: The Lost Gonzo Band with Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn “London Homesick Blues” – live from Texas Roadhouse, 1991

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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

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Album cover artwork for Teddy Thompson "Never Be The Same"
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Teddy Thompson “Never Be The Same”

June 5, 2026 0
Guitar-based pop, done skilfully, with words reflecting life’s imperfections. Teddy Thompson, the son of British folk icons Richard and Linda Thompson, was born in the UK but now lives in Brooklyn. This is his tenth self-penned […]
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Americana Stories – Dean Owens “The Motel And The Highway”

June 5, 2026 0
In March, we put out a request for short fiction written around the subject of americana. The first to answer our call was one of our favourite singer/songwriters, Dean Owens. He also appeared on our Podcast […]
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Classic Clips: The Lost Gonzo Band with Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn “London Homesick Blues” – live from Texas Roadhouse, 1991

June 5, 2026 1
London Homesick Blues appears on Jerry Jeff Walker’s iconic 1973 live album, ¡Viva Terlingua! (1973). Recorded in Luckenbach, Texas, with The Lost Gonzo Band, the song was written and sung by band member Gary P. Nunn. It […]

  • Teddy Thompson “Never Be The Same”
  • Americana Stories – Dean Owens “The Motel And The Highway”
  • Classic Clips: The Lost Gonzo Band with Jerry Jeff Walker and Gary P. Nunn “London Homesick Blues” – live from Texas Roadhouse, 1991
  • The Severed Limb “Skiffle in the Rain”
  • Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood
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Interview: Greg Loftus – As both musician and carpenter, he would like to knock on wood

June 5, 2026 1
Greg Loftus comes from the town of Bourne, not far from the bridge that connects Massachusetts to Cape Cod. It is there that he practices woodworking, operates a club in nearby Falmouth and makes rock music […]
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Interview: Ben Vaughn on being true to yourself and the joys of recording an album in your car

May 29, 2026 0
To say Ben Vaughn has had an eclectic musical career would be a gross understatement. He grew up in the Philadelphia area, and his journey into music began when a kind uncle gave him a Duane […]
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Interview: Beau Jennings – In Tribute to Will Rogers and the Verdigris

May 27, 2026 0
If History was your favourite class in school, raise your digital hand. Only two? Come on, the subject is not that dull. Now pay attention. Today, we are going to learn about a river called the […]

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Well this is a treat for the Easter weekend – NPR are previewing today the new Josh Ritter album ‘Fever Breaks’ which is due out on Friday next week and which, of course, is produced by […]
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Video Premiere: The Scarlet Goodbye “The Ballad of Julie Ann”

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