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The Hanging Stars live at the Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber, - 15th November 2024
Live Reviews

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sid Griffin, Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber – 15th November 2024

November 26, 2024 Graeme Tait 0
On the last count, the population of Barton-Upon-Humber, nestled on the south side of the Humber estuary was approximately 12,000, but when it comes to live music this small North Lincolnshire Town punches well above its […]
Album Reviews

The Hanging Stars “On A Golden Shore”

April 8, 2024 Paul Kerr 1
Still cosmic but branching out, The Hanging Stars continue to intrigue and amaze. Having fashioned their most fully realised album in the shape of ‘Hollow Heart’, albeit in the depths of lockdown, The Hanging Stars returned […]
News

Red Rooster Festival returns for 10th Anniversary

February 16, 2024 Richard Parkinson 0
As spring filters into summer, it’s time for 2024’s Red Rooster Festival in Suffolk over the 30th May to 1st June weekend.  The festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and features an impressive list of […]
Videos

Video: The Hanging Stars “Sweet Light”

February 13, 2024 Andrew Frolish 1
Here’s the latest single from AUK favourites, The Hanging Stars.  ‘Sweet Light’ delivers bright, shimmering guitars and uplifting, melodic vocals in the band’s distinctive style.  Halfway through, there’s a change of pace and an absorbing musical […]
Videos

Video: The Hanging Stars “Let Me Dream of You”

December 21, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0
The Hanging Stars finish the year with this epic-sounding song.  Full of thudding drums and sweeping guitar, ‘Let Me Dream of You’ soars, like a dream flying into the cosmos.  There are gorgeous four-part harmonies and […]

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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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Album Reviews

Lisa Bouchelle “Vandals, Thieves and Lovers”

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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”

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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 […]

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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. […]

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Sonny And The Sunsets “Pink Cake” – I’m such a burden

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To be honest it’s just as well that this upbeat song with downbeat lyrics has a nice vibe to it, a bit Jonathan Richman-esque, as this was going to make the cut anyway based on an […]

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