Ags Connolly

Live Review – Morton Valence + Ags Connolly, MOTH Club, Hackney, London, 15th October 2022

October 24, 2022 Peter Feldon 1

Album launch, iconic pedal steel, top class support act. An exciting night was in prospect. But I nearly walked past the venue because I didn’t see the sign, however, the security staff are obviously used to […]

Interview: Talking the post pandemic festival blues with Brighthelmstone’s Jim Walker

August 22, 2022 Paul Kerr 0

Real post lockdown challenges being faced by Mid Sussex Music and Ale Festival. Back in August 2019 AUK spoke with Jim Walker, managing director of Brighton based Brighthelmstone Promotions, about his third annual Mid-Sussex Music and […]

Interview: Cow Pie, a record label for UK country in 2020

October 13, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

If anyone has ever had the temerity to question the UK in Americana UK then this interview with Patrick Hart, chief cook and bottle washer and owner of Cow Pie Records will put that question to […]

Video Premiere: Ags Connolly “Indian Sign”

July 31, 2020 Andrew Frolish 1

Our final video of the week is the premiere of the gorgeous ‘Indian Sign’ from Ags Connolly. His voice is beautifully resonant and melodic on this acoustic recording. ‘Indian Sign’ is from ‘Wrong Again’, Connolly’s acclaimed […]

The Song Remains: James “Slim” Hand 1952-2020

June 23, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

The death of James ”Slim” Hand on 8th June, due to complications resulting from congestive heart failure, will bring feelings of great loss, not only to his family and friends, but also to the dedicated group […]