Dolly Parton

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 Mark Whitfield 2

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

August 28, 2026 Paula Cooke 1

Dolly Parton was born in a one-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and rose from rural poverty to become one of the most decorated and beloved artists in music history. While her glitzy outfits […]

The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out

August 28, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 0

As the month draws to a close, Keith talks to Jim James about his solo album Wowed Out, which… comes out… today. Do you see what we did there! Also out today are new albums from […]

Sounds from beyond the Shed 250 “Edinburgh”

August 24, 2026 Keith Hargreaves 2

Spent last weekend in Edinburgh, where Mrs H was singing with her gospel choir. It was a joyous and raucous weekend full of laughs and drinks, stairs and steps, and some fabulous shows. It goes without […]

Make Americana Great Again: “Americana” – the movie

June 4, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

Well, she was an American girl / Raised on promises / She couldn’t help thinkin’ that there / Was a little more to life ~ Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers There is a movie called “Americana,” […]

Keyside “Keyside”

September 4, 2026 0

A catchy, guitar-led debut where jangly hooks and catchy choruses carry stories of lives lived close to the edge. There is something immediately familiar about Keyside, the debut album from Liverpool four-piece Keyside. Jangly guitars and […]

Classic Clips: The Monkees “What Am I Doing Hangin’ ‘Round?” – The Monkees TV Series Episode 40, “Monkees Marooned” 1967

September 4, 2026 0

Growing up, I loved to watch the television show The Monkees, though looking back, I figure I wasn’t watching the episodes as they first aired, but re-runs. There were only two series of the show, though […]

The Waterboys live at OVO Hydro, Glasgow - 29th August 2026

Live review: The Waterboys, OVO Hydro, Glasgow – 29th August 2026

September 4, 2026 0

Prior to this homecoming gig, much had been made about the release of Atlantic Rain: The Lost Fisherman’s Blues Recordings, the latest offering on Fantasy Records; a collection of lost material from the 86-88 sessions. Tonight, […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

The Song Remains: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

The latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring MMJ’s Jim James on being Wowed Out

Sounds from beyond the Shed 250 “Edinburgh”

Make Americana Great Again: “Americana” – the movie

Keyside “Keyside”

Classic Clips: The Monkees “What Am I Doing Hangin’ ‘Round?” – The Monkees TV Series Episode 40, “Monkees Marooned” 1967

Live review: The Waterboys, OVO Hydro, Glasgow – 29th August 2026

Brothers Osborne will release fifth album “Watertown” in October

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