Woody Guthrie

Interview: The Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey on Woody Guthrie and Tulsa

October 7, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Hard work, respect for others, and keeping the music fresh is the secret to band longevity. It may be nearly twenty-five years since the Dropkick Murphys’ debut album, but the band is probably as popular today […]

artwork for Dropkick Murphys album "This Machine Still Kills Fascists"

Dropkick Murphys “This Machine Still Kills Fascists”

September 29, 2022 Graeme Tait 0

Amplifier’s turned off as Massachusetts rockers breathe fire into Guthrie’s lyrics, strikingly relevant for such times as these. For well over twenty years Dropkick Murphys have unapologetically delivered their brand of American Celtic Punk Rock supplying […]

Dropkick Murphys revive Woody Guthrie songs – new single out now

September 16, 2022 Emily Dongray 0

Dropkick Murphys have released a new single and video, ‘Ten More Times‘ from the forthcoming album ‘This Machine Still Kills Fascists‘. The new album will be released digitally and on CD on September 30th via the […]

Paperback Riders: Bob Dylan “Chronicles Volume One”

May 27, 2022 Gordon Sharpe 1

Books Editor, Rick Bayles, writes – When Gordon submitted this latest article for his ‘Paperback Riders’ series neither of us knew it would, sadly, be his last. It has been a genuine pleasure to work with […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Woody Guthrie “1913 Massacre”

May 16, 2022 Clint West 0

Last week Dave Jarman brought us Bob Dylan’s version of the much covered ‘Man of Constant Sorrow’ which as he pointed out, was first published by Dick Burnett in 1913. So it is to that year that […]

Les Thomas “I Remember Everything”

July 10, 2026 0

Les Thomas sparks memories and hope with this self-produced gem. Les Thomas uses an 1840 painting by J.M.W Turner for the cover of his latest record. The Slave Ship depicts a dramatic seascape as the ship […]

Latest AUK Podcast now available featuring author and journalist Liz Thomson

July 10, 2026 1

This week, Keith has a wonderful chat with Liz Thomson, esteemed journalist, author, broadcaster, activist, and founder of The Village Trip. There’s new stuff from Alex Amen, Electric Elm, Hawk & Steel, Rhiannon Giddens, and Jason […]

Ellie Holcomb “What Would I Do Without You” – watcha say?