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Star Wheel Press - Life Cycle of a Falling Bird

Star Wheel Press - Life Cycle of a Falling Bird

A timeless album from the Americana heartbreakers

23 Apr 2012

Bonnie Prince Billy is not the only alt-country bard to have dibs on Glen Lyon. Americana heartbreakers Star Wheel Press are based in Aberfeldy (BPB’s erstwhile stomping ground), and have quietly amassed a dedicated following since their lovely debut…

Robert Plant - Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Mon 18 Oct 2010

Robert Plant - Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Mon 18 Oct 2010

Singer's 'other band' create intimate experience mixing Americana with Led Zep

2 Nov 2010

It’s impossible to ignore Robert Plant’s illustrious past with his ‘other band’ but tonight belongs to The Band of Joy. He may have reprised the name of his 1966 folk rock group but the current incarnation is very much an Americana outfit.

Kort - Invariable Heartache

Kort - Invariable Heartache

6 Oct 2010

(City Slang) Lambchop frontman Kurt Wagner has made a career out of perfecting an alternative to his hometown Nashville’s commercial mainstream country sound. With this album of duets with Cortney Tidwell (the daughter of a Nashville dynasty)…

The Low Anthem, Mountain Man and Avi Buffalo set for Edinburgh date

The Low Anthem, Mountain Man and Avi Buffalo set for Edinburgh date

Americana, borrowing from jazz, gospel and folk

24 Aug 2010

With a relaxed, mellow sound steeped in the traditions of American folk and blues, the Low Anthem are a group of Ivy League music graduates from Providence, Rhode Island, currently touring Europe with their unique fusion of instruments, ranging from…

Band of Horses are Back in the Saddle

Band of Horses are back in the saddle

3 Jun 2010

Get your lighters out. Band of Horses are bringing their country-tinged rock to Bellahouston Park. Ryan Drever traces the path that brought them here. Upon forming in Seattle in 2004, Band Of Horses hit the ground running. After landing an early break…

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Popular events

Jake Cogan
Date	Location
Indie folk from the Edinburgh songstress. View full details and ticket info
31 May 7.30pm	Aros Centre, Isle of Skye
1 Jun 8pm	East Grange Loft, Forres
2 Jun 8pm	Woodend Barn Arts Centre, Banchory
4 Jun 8.30pm	Stirling Folk Club, Stirling
19 Jun 8pm	Links Hotel, Montrose
28 Jun 8pm	Crail Folk Club, Crail
5 Jul 7.30pm	St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Police Dog Hogan, Hold Up Nancy
Date	Location
Country, Americana and bluegrass by the London-based band. View full details
20 Jun Jun 20, 7.30pm–11pm	100 Club, London W1D

Southern Fried Festival
Date	Location
A weekend dedicated to the finest in all genres of Americana, including blues, bluegrass, swing, soul, country, Cajun and gospel. As well as a line-up of live performances from artists such as Iris Dement and Justin Townes Earle (both on the bill in 2011), there are talks, workshops and authentic Southern food. View full details
27 Jul–29 Jul Times vary	Perth, Perth

The Dreaming Spires, Co-Pilgrim
Date	Location
Americana from the Oxford-based outfit. View full details
6 Jun Jun 6, 7.30pm	The Green Door Store, Brighton

Guy Tortora Band
Date	Location
Americana and blues from the London-based outfit. View full details
7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm, doors	Alexander's Jazz Theatre, Chester
25 Jul Jul 25, 8.45pm	The Malt Shovel, Northampton