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AMAUK announce full showcase lineup for Americana Week 2025

January 17, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

The annual Americana Music Association UK conference is just days away – running over the 20th – 24th January at a number of Hackney venues. This is both an industry and artists get-together by day and […]

The East Pointers “Anniversary” – and it’s Tin

January 13, 2025 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, we’re assuming that we’re talking about a tenth anniversary as The East Pointers sing “ten years and a trip to Newfoundland” before adding what we’re all thinking “just want to play banjo in a band.” […]

Syncing Americana – A panel discussion at the AMAUK conference

April 3, 2024 Peter Feldon 1

OK, we promise this is the last of our ramblings garnered from the AMAUK’s January shindig. While it is the showcase gigs and the awards show which get all the attention, industry movers and shakers get […]

AmericanaFest Showcase Preview – 24th January 2024, Hackney Venues

January 24, 2024 Jonathan Aird 3

Well, did you have a good Tuesday? Ready to go again into the AmericanaFest Showcases? It’s the same deal as last night – the Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) have total control over Moth Club, Paper […]

AmericanaFest Showcase Preview – 23rd January 2024, Hackney Venues

January 23, 2024 Jonathan Aird 0

Well, here at last, here at last, the wonder that is AmericanaFest is finally with us. The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) are taking over four venues and five stages tonight with a grand total of […]

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