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Phil Hooley “Songs from The Back Room”

May 26, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A voice full of character singing some great country-flavoured songs, played by a fine band. Phil Hooley has one of those voices, as smooth as melted chocolate and able to wrap itself around a lyric […]

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‘The Twang Factor’ presents: Phil Hooley

December 1, 2020 Clint West 0

Sadly we are coming to the end of our present series of ‘The Twang Factor’. Next week we will be giving you the opportunity to vote for your favourite act from the present series. The […]

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Video: Phil Hooley “Learning to be Still”

September 21, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

The latest single from Phil Hooley features his typically warm, rich vocals, which are perfectly suited to this reflective song.  The timely lyrics touch on mindfulness, adapting to our challenging circumstances and developing new habits […]

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Video: Phil Hooley “Maybe Later”

June 4, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

Here is another lovely vocal performance from Phil Hooley.  Hooley says: “We managed to squeeze in the recording of this one just before the lockdown and now it seems to have taken on a new […]

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Exclusive AUK Mini-Gig: Phil Hooley

April 16, 2020 Andrew Frolish 0

We continue our series of mini-gigs with the wonderfully characterful voice of Phil Hooley.  Through these exclusive recordings, we hope to connect music lovers with some great live performances, something to enjoy and to create […]

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The Barlow “New Year, Old Me”

August 10, 2022 0

A highly talented country band from Denver making their own great sound. ‘New Year, Old Me‘ is the third full-length album by The Barlow, a four-piece country band from Denver, Colorado featuring Shea Boynton on […]

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A new album and a new record company mean Anna Tivel is ready to take her music to a larger audience. Pacific North West singer-songwriter Anna Tiivel shakes off the dust of the pandemic by […]

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Mary Scholz “Begin Again”

August 10, 2022 0

If this is the beginning again, it’s a very good place to start. Philadelphia native Scholz has a big voice and the production that Jonathan Wilson brings to the album wraps that voice in some […]

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The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

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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 […]

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Introducing ‘The Twang Factor’ – AUK’s showcase for new artists

September 17, 2020 2

Another reminder about this one everyone! At AUK we are firm believers in supporting new talent, especially in the current difficult environment. We are therefore putting our money where our mouth is by introducing ‘The […]

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Today dear reader is one of the most important days for this country that we’ve faced in decades, certainly since 1979. I wrote a piece a couple of years ago on the day of 2017’s […]

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Classic Americana Albums: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris “Trio”

Classic Americana Albums
August 10, 2022 0

‘Trio’ was a dream album when it came out, back in 1987. Three of the biggest names, and voices, in country, country/rock, and americana all gathered together on one record and singing in perfect harmony. […]

The Barlow album New Year, Old Me

The Barlow “New Year, Old Me”

Album Reviews
August 10, 2022 0

A highly talented country band from Denver making their own great sound. ‘New Year, Old Me‘ is the third full-length album by The Barlow, a four-piece country band from Denver, Colorado featuring Shea Boynton on […]

Native Harrow announce date for new album and release a brand new track – Listen

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August 10, 2022 0

Native Harrow has announced their latest album ‘Old Kind of Magic‘ will be released on October 28th on Loose Music. This, the couple’s fifth album, arrives two years after they left Pennsylvania for a new […]

Anna Tivel “Outsiders”

Album Reviews
August 10, 2022 1

A new album and a new record company mean Anna Tivel is ready to take her music to a larger audience. Pacific North West singer-songwriter Anna Tiivel shakes off the dust of the pandemic by […]

cover art for Mary Scholz album Begin Again

Mary Scholz “Begin Again”

Album Reviews
August 10, 2022 0

If this is the beginning again, it’s a very good place to start. Philadelphia native Scholz has a big voice and the production that Jonathan Wilson brings to the album wraps that voice in some […]

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