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, […]

artwork for Peach & Quiet album "Beautiful Thing"

Peach & Quiet “Beautiful Thing”

February 1, 2023 0

Canadian duo build on promise of debut album with this stunning sophomore offering. Barely three weeks into the new year and I find myself with the good fortune to be listening to an album that […]

No Oil Paintings “Rainy Season”

January 31, 2023 0

An excellent debut showcasing No Oil Painting’s folk, country, blues and rock influences. ‘Rain Season‘ is the debut album by No Oil Paintings, a highly regarded four-piece ‘alt-folk’ band from Belfast; Chris Kelly on lead […]

H.C. McEntire album cover art for Every Acre

H.C. McEntire “Every Acre”

January 30, 2023 0

An excellent collection of songs that both challenges and sounds familiar. It wouldn’t be an understatement to say expectations for H.C.McEntire’s third solo album, ‘Every Acre’, were high after two entries in end of year […]

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 […]

Essentials

Essentials: The top 10 Steve Earle albums

July 8, 2021 20

Steve Earle announced his arrival in our lives with his debut album in 1986. Since then, he has racked up almost thirty studio and live albums under his own name or in collaboration with others. […]

Live Reviews

Live Review: Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit + His Lordship, O2 Apollo, Manchester – 18th November 2022

November 22, 2022 18

AUK’s Clint West sees Jason Isbell complete a journey from small venue troubadour to the first modern americana superstar. On November 25th 2013 Jason Isbell played at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge in support of his newly […]

Interview: Joe Henry on everything from Ornette Coleman to Bob Dylan and Randy Newman

Interviews

February 1, 2023 2

Concentrate on what is right and let others know it not on what is wrong à la Bob Johnston. Joe Henry is a bit of an artistic polymath being a successful singer-songwriter and a three-time […]

Scree “Questions For The Moon” – wordless answers

Tracks

February 1, 2023 0

Welcome Americana instrumental track groovesters to the latest entry in the Americana UK semi-regular mid-week mid-afternoon tuneful tune with no pesky words – or, if you prefer catchy acronyms, and frankly who doesn’t?, the feature […]

Tickets for Morgan Wade’s May UK tour go on sale

News

February 1, 2023 0

Morgan Wade has announced the “Crossing State Lines (And Oceans!)” acoustic headline tour for May 2023. Tickets went on sale on sale Friday. Kicking off in early May in the US, the tour will hit […]

Peach & Quiet “Beautiful Thing”

Album Reviews

February 1, 2023 0

Canadian duo build on promise of debut album with this stunning sophomore offering. Barely three weeks into the new year and I find myself with the good fortune to be listening to an album that […]

Holy Moly and the Crackers announce tour and album with a brand new single

News

February 1, 2023 0

Holy Moly and the Crackers have announced their latest album ‘Solid Gold’ will be released on March 17th on Pink Lane Records. This, the Newcastle band’s fourth album, comes after ‘Take a Bite’ was released […]

Blackie & The Rodeo Kings

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

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

Interview: Joe Henry on everything from Ornette Coleman to Bob Dylan and Randy Newman

Interview: Michael Cleveland on spreading his musical wings beyond traditional bluegrass

Interview: The Hackles on bringing their Oregon sound to the UK for the first time

Interview: Jeb Loy Nichols pays homage to Woody Guthrie and his dad’s love of bluegrass

Interview: Andy Leftwich on what it takes to be the American fiddler

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