Americana

Andy Watts & The Blue Mountain Rockers announce new album TURN THE LIGHTS OUT

Multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Andy Watts trades brass for ballads on his stunning Americana inspired album, TURN THE LIGHTS OUT. TURN THE LIGHTS OUT is the exceptional new album from multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Andy Watts. Teaming up with a gang of like-minded musicians dubbed the Blue Mountain Rockers, Watts brings his fresh and captivating perspective to the …

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Wildwood Kin announce new single 'Warrior Daughter' out 2nd September

Exeter indie-Americana trio Wildwood Kin have revealed their new single ‘Warrior Daughter’. A call-to-action for female empowerment, ‘Warrior Daughter’ tells the story of a passionate mother sending her daughter into battle as a headstrong leader and foreboding force. The mystical harmonies of Wildwood Kin – sisters Beth and Emillie Key and Cousin Meghann Loney – …

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JD & The Straight Shot announce new single Better Find A Church

Americana blues band, JD & The Straight Shot, who recently released their latest album, BALLYHOO!, are back with a new single, the beautifully crafted Better Find A Church. While lead-singer, Jim Dolan, started JD & The Straight Shot in 2000, he isn’t alone in his deep-rooted passion for music. He fronts an accomplished four person …

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Folk-Americana trio Underhill Rose announce debut UK & Ireland tour

Asheville, North Carolina folk-Americana trio Underhill Rose have announced their debut UK & Ireland tour for April & May in support of their new album THE GREAT TOMORROW. With Eleanor playing her distinctive claw-hammer style on a Deering banjo along with harmonica, Molly Rose on guitar, and Salley plucking the upright bass, the trio has carved out …

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Danni Nicholls announces spring UK dates

Americana-country-soul singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has announced spring 2016 UK tour dates in support of her widely acclaimed new album MOCKINGBIRD LANE. Growing up in Bedfordshire, Danni Nicholls was drawn to the sounds of her grandmother’s favourite music – the American roots, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, country and folk, which now permeates her own music. Nicholls always dreamed of visiting …

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JD & The Straight Shot to release new album on February 26. Win a copy…

Americana blues band, JD & The Straight Shot, will release their latest project, BALLYHOO! on CD and vinyl on February 26. JD started JD & The Straight Shot in 2000. He now fronts an accomplished four person band, including guitarist Marc Copely (Rosanne Cash, McCrary Sisters, Billy Squier), guitarist Aidan Dolan, bassist Byron House  (Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris), …

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The first Americana Music Association UK Awards are set for a bright future

The UK Americana Awards, which is set to become an annual event, closed out two days of festivities at this year’s Americana Music Association UK conference. In a night celebrating the UK’s vibrant and growing Americana scene, the AMA-UK welcomed an audience of guests, AMA-UK delegates, members of the music industry, and the public. Attendees were …

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AMA UK launches the UK's first Americana chart

The Official Charts Company and the UK Americana Music Association have teamed together to launch the UK’s first chart dedicated to Americana music.
The Official Americana Albums Chart was revealed on Bob Harris’ BBC Radio 2 Country broadcast and published on OfficialCharts.com. It will highlight the UK’s thriving Americana scene. Providing a UK-relevant twist to the …

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Fearne & Tinderbox

Review Date: 13 December, 2015 Reviewed By: John Roffey Location: Sugar & Spice Club, Boscombe What a bonus to have two of Bournemouth’s top attractions under one roof to whet the pre-Christmas musical appetite. The town responded by packing the Sugar & Spice Club to the rafters and the SRO audience were rewarded with stellar …

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