Columns
Tim Martin: My Americana Year – 2022
All through 2022 I’ve been banging on about what a great year it has been for new music. I looked back at the scores I’ve given and overall, they are higher than in 2021. Have I […]
Lady Nade
Live Reviews
Live Review: Lady Nade + Simeon Hammond Dallas, St Thomas the Martyr Church, Bristol 20th October 2022
After a long wait to tour her excellent album ‘Willing’, this was a triumphant homecoming show for Lady Nade. Having moved to a larger venue to meet the demand for tickets, this eighteenth century church turned […]
Interviews
Interview: Simeon Hammond Dallas on developing an independent roots music career
Jeff Beck’s open guitar sound has influenced the eclectic approach of this Camden Town based singer-songwriter. Camden Town originally was a transport and industrial centre of Greater London but it has subsequently transitioned to an arts […]
News
Cambridge Folk Festival reveals full line up for next weekend
Cambridge Folk Festival have announced the full lineup and day splits ahead of next week’s event. Headliners include Gipsy Kings, Passenger, Seasick Steve, Show of Hands, and Suzanne Vega. Americana newcomers Elles Bailey, Ferris and Sylvester, […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: Americana Fest, American Museum & Gardens. Bath – 2nd/3rd July 2022
Holding a festival of Americana music in the grounds of Claverton Manor, home of the Museum of American history and Culture, on the edge of Bath was the inspired idea of Matt Owens, best known as […]