Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

Stephen Fearing & The Sentimentals, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 9th February 2020

February 26, 2020 Lyndon Bolton 0

Having had what he described as “a biblical journey” as he battled through the worst of Storm Ciara, Canadian troubadour Stephen Fearing noted that the setting of this show, a church converted into a thriving […]

Stephen Fearing “The Secret of Climbing” (Rega, 2018)

September 26, 2018 Paul Kerr 0

A founder member of Canadian supergroup Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, Stephen Fearing’s 11th solo release is a bit of a departure from his usual routine. Featuring just him and his bespoke Manzer acoustic guitar, […]

Joe Pug “Nation of Heat: Revisited”

August 8, 2022 0

Revamp, Recycle and Reimagine. Joe Pug is one of those names you might have heard but never really paid much attention to; on the strength of this album, that would be to your detriment. Fifteen […]

Artwork for Steve Dawson & The Telescope 3 album "Phantom Threshold"

Steve Dawson and The Telescope Three “Phantom Threshold”

August 8, 2022 0

Pedal steel driven cowboy western instrumental album adventure. ‘Phantom Threshold’ is the second of three albums being released in 2022 by Dawson and his collection of musicians. The first album, ‘Gone Long Gone’ was released […]

Mean Mary “Portrait of a Woman, Part 1”

August 5, 2022 0

An eclectic mixture of folk songs and tunes. Mean Mary real name Mary James 42 & was born in Geneva Alabama. She was a child prodigy who could read music before she could read words, […]

Obituaries

The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 2

I heard from a colleague, who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there […]

News

Introducing ‘The Twang Factor’ – AUK’s showcase for new artists

September 17, 2020 2

Another reminder about this one everyone! At AUK we are firm believers in supporting new talent, especially in the current difficult environment. We are therefore putting our money where our mouth is by introducing ‘The […]

Features

This website kills fascists – Vote for hope today

December 12, 2019 16

Today dear reader is one of the most important days for this country that we’ve faced in decades, certainly since 1979. I wrote a piece a couple of years ago on the day of 2017’s […]

But is it Americana? – John Martyn

But Is It Americana?

August 8, 2022 0

‘But is it Americana’ continues with a passionately argued case from Lyndon Bolton. He’s marshalled his facts and makes a good argument for John Martyn’s early work qualifying as americana; But do you agree? This […]

Video: Todd Snider “Just Like Old Times” (Live)

Videos

August 8, 2022 0

Todd Snider who we’ve covered a fair bit here on AUK over the years has announced a new album ‘Live: Return of the Storyteller’, a collection of tracks recorded during the singer’s first post-pandemic shows […]

Joe Pug “Nation of Heat: Revisited”

Album Reviews

August 8, 2022 0

AUK’s Chain Gang: Old Crow Medicine Show “Wagon Wheel”

AUK's Chain Gang

August 8, 2022 1

Last week’s chain featured Austin’s Asleep At The Wheel who put their own spin in the nineties on Tex Williams’ ‘Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)’. Which lead me on to thinking about country songs which […]

Steve Dawson and The Telescope Three “Phantom Threshold”

Album Reviews

August 8, 2022 0

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

Stephen Fearing & The Sentimentals, Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington, 9th February 2020

Stephen Fearing “The Secret of Climbing” (Rega, 2018)

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