Phill Reynolds “A Ride” – Americana UK
Interesting concept album focusing on the journey of a troubled man seeking redemption. Phill Reynolds, (aka Silva Martino Cantele), lives in Zugliano in Italy. The […]
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José Mendeles “Railroad Cadences & Melancholic Anthems” – Americana UK
Mendeles’ mysterious and atmospheric tribute to avant garde guitarist John Fahey. Music is the most transportive of media; just the merest hint of a tone […]
Jess Jocoy, Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham – 7th June 2022 – Americana UK
Photo: Paul Gibson Approximately halfway into her set Jess Jocoy is explaining the backstory of her song “The Gardner”, a song for women who can’t […]
Steve Hartsoe “King of Small Talk” – Americana UK
Steve Hartsoe delivers another set of hard-driving, guitar-led Americana roots rock. Steve Hartsoe is a relatively unfamiliar name despite this being his sixth outing on […]
Ashley Campbell & Thor Jensen + Rachel Grace, Troubadour, London – 1st June 2022 – Americana UK
Ashley and Thor are touring as a duo, playing mainly as the support act for Jimmy Webb, and doing a few headliners at small venues […]
Alex Dupree “Thieves” – Americana UK
Fascinating collection of life, love and some narrow escapes. There are treasures here… caves and gangsters, bodies and bad guys, untrustworthy divas and the search […]
VanWyck, Meervaart Theater, Amsterdam, May 22, 2022 – Americana UK
The scene is a small theatre by a large lake in the southwestern suburbs of Amsterdam. A local singer-songwriter is playing her new album with […]
Jason McNiff “Tonight We Ride” – Americana UK
Album of covers from talented guitar folkie. In 2018 Jason McNiff relocated to Hastings where he quickly established his folk ‘Sundowner’ events, regular sessions hosted […]
The Lucky Ones “Slow Dance, Square Dance, Barn Dance” – Americana UK
New release from the Canadian Yukon contributes to the Americana canon. The Lucky Ones’ sophomore album, ‘Slow Dance, Square Dance, Barn Dance’, is a treat […]
Rod Picott “Paper Hearts & Broken Arrows” – Americana UK
Picott returns with a sometimes achingly sad album of fantastic songs. The arrival of a new Rod Picott is like having a welcoming hug from […]
Michael & Michelle “The Watching Silence” – Americana UK
Downtown Abbey meets americana – or does it? When I received the notification from my editor asking me to review this record, he said “Bet […]
Hot Club of Cowtown “Wild Kingdom” – Americana UK
A strong outing from a band who know who they are and aren’t afraid to embrace it. Back in 1994, guitarist and singer Whit Smith […]
Joshua Hedley “Neon Blue” – Americana UK
The “Singing Professor” further burnishes his country credentials on second album. Following Joshua Hedley’s critically acclaimed 2018 debut ‘Mr. Jukebox’, released by Jack White’s Third […]
BRIM “California Gold” – Americana UK
It’s trad, dad – California country rockers mine a rich seam, but there’s too much fool’s gold and not enough precious metal. BRIM’s debut album […]
Cristina Vane “Make Myself Me Again” – Americana UK
A personal record of uplifting well-crafted songs. “Sometimes I lose, sometimes I win, I’m gonna make myself me again… I’m giving up on giving in, […]
Ian Noe, Lafayette, London – 30th May 2022 – Americana UK
Nestled below corporate buildings and next door to Google’s HQ sits Lafayette, a new stripped-back venue. On a wet Tuesday it’s mobbed, the folks from […]