Jontavious Willis

Interview: Tinsley Ellis brings the good word acoustically nowadays

June 17, 2026 Dean Nardi 0

In 2025, Tinsley Ellis returned to the deep roots of the blues after the success of his previous album, Naked Truth (Alligator Records, 2024). There are many different styles of playing wrapped up in his music, […]

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Live Review: Jontavious Willis. Missy Lane’s Assembly Room, Durham, North Carolina, 23rd November 2024

January 8, 2025 Dean Nardi 0

Missy Lane’s Assembly Room. Where is it anyhow? Must be in Memphis or probably Atlanta. Maybe in one of the ideologically unencumbered districts of Washington D.C. As it turns out, Missy Lane’s is located in Durham, […]

Eric Bibb to release a new album in March – new single out now

December 13, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

Blues Legand Eric Bibb has announced a new album and an accompanying tour in 2023. Ordinarily Americana UK does not cover Blues, but makes the exception for the exceptional. ‘Ridin’‘ is set for release on March […]

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AUK’s Monthly EP Round-Up – September 2026

September 23, 2026 1

It’s September already, and with it the first signs of Autumn’s “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”, inviting us to bid a fond farewell to another year of outdoor festivals culminating in last weekend’s ‘Long Road’ at […]

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Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

September 23, 2026 0

Classy vocals from Lisa Bouchelle are front and centre of a fine country soul collection, featuring Amanda Shires, with some unexpected twists. It’s always a pleasure as a reviewer to discover a new top vocalist – […]

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Mac Cornish “Wayfaring Woman”

September 23, 2026 0

Californian singer reminds you of the days when country music was country music, and that’s no bad thing. Mac Cornish grew up on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz mountains in northern California, where she […]

Behind the Songs

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”

September 15, 2026 0

Behind the Songs: Maya de Vitry – “All My Faith”If you arrive at All My Faith looking for something that sounds like Gillian Welch, you might find your thirst briefly satiated by No Time to Rush, the final […]

Interviews

Interview: Adam Chaffins on what is great about flea markets, dive bars and trailer trash

August 28, 2026 1

As one of the most resourceful songwriters in americana, Adam Chaffins welcomes you to the latest from his wacky, witty world in Trailer Trash: Doublewide (Spirit Nashville Recordings, 2026), a collection of narratives about schemers, dive […]

Interviews

Video Interview: Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Johns of the First Time Flyers on the Long Road Festival

August 26, 2026 0

Why musicians love the Long Road Festival. In preparation for Americana UK’s David Jarman‘s preview of the Long Road Festival, he interviewed Richard Olson of the Hanging Stars and Tim Prottey-Jones of the First Time Flyers. […]

Album Reviews

Liz Overs “Nightjar”

March 20, 2025 0

Debut album which captures the essence of English folk traditions in old and new compositions. ‘Nightjar’ is Liz Overs’ debut solo album. It’s an album comprising a beautiful blend of traditional folk songs and new ones […]

News

Billy Bragg to publish new book on skiffle

November 29, 2016 0

News from Uncut on americana’s resident poet laureate: “Billy Bragg has announced details of a new book, Roots, Radicals & Rockers: How Skiffle Changed The World. It’ll be published on June 1, 2017 by Faber. “Against […]

News

John Murry announces UK tour

September 20, 2021 0

After four years, John Murry is back with his third album and will be touring this side of the Atlantic thanks to his move to Ireland. Support comes from the multi-instrumentalists Mostar Diving Club. John Murry’s […]