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Carter Sampson Trio + Sean Duggan, St Pancras Old Church, 30th October 2019

November 11, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

A Thursday night in the capital and there’s an embarrassment of riches on offer for the fan of Americana music. Slightly to the north of us, Ana Egge is playing at the Green Note in Camden, […]

Interview: Jim Walker, Brighthelmstone Promotions

August 2, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

Jim Walker is managing director of Brighthelmstone Promotions. In 2017 he started a festival in his hometown of Hassocks, West Sussex featuring two of our greatest loves – Americana music and good beer. The Mid-Sussex Americana […]

Mid Sussex Americana & Ale Festival returns for third year

June 28, 2019 Mark Underwood 0

Back for a third time is one of Americana UK’s favourite summertime events – the Mid Sussex Americana and Ale festival. Hosted by James Walker (managing director of Brighthelmstone Promotions and At The Helm records), a […]

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Artwork for Trippers & Askers album Tried To Do's

Trippers & Askers “Tried To Do’s”

May 8, 2026 0

Invest time and listen carefully, and you may find reward with this deep, introspective record. Trippers & Askers is the recording and songwriting project of Jay Hammond, musician, sound artist, educator and researcher. He is currently […]

Make Americana Great Again: Deus Ex Musica

May 8, 2026 0

Some years ago, the director Alex Garland made a movie with a title similar to this column, except it was Ex Machina, not Musica, which I’m guessing is the Latin word for “music.” Although Deus or […]

The Latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring UNCUT legend Allan Jones on all things Americana and beyond

May 8, 2026 0

This week sees Keith talking to one of his heroes, the journalist Allan Jones, once editor of Melody Maker and founder of UNCUT magazine, now a gentleman of the arts and letters whose tastes still exert […]

Carter Sampson Trio + Sean Duggan, St Pancras Old Church, 30th October 2019

Interview: Jim Walker, Brighthelmstone Promotions

Mid Sussex Americana & Ale Festival returns for third year

Trippers & Askers “Tried To Do’s”

Make Americana Great Again: Deus Ex Musica

The Latest AUK Podcast is now available featuring UNCUT legend Allan Jones on all things Americana and beyond

Live Review: Brown Horse + Elanor Moss, St Stephen’s Church, Ipswich – 18th April 2026

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