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The three album covers below will all be reviewed soon! They are (from the left) 'Petunia and the Vipers' self titled album, The Illegitimate Sons, 'American Music' and The Lonesome Sisters, 'Deep Water.' 
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Welcome to the Homepage of americanrootsuk.com
Included are plenty of American Roots Music c.d reviews, 'American Roots' radio programme playlists, histories of the Blues and Americana music, video, tracks of music, gig list for the Brighton area and much more!

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Some great 'American Roots' radio programmes!

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If it’s Saturday morning at 10-00 you’ve guessed it, it’s time to get on to the www and follow the link below to the ‘Lonesome Drifters’ two hour radio show of yet more music so beloved of this site! If you want a sample of his playlist follow his blogspot link below. If you love American Roots Music you will definitely love the Drifters programme!

http://www.radio23.org/

http://thelonesomedrifter.blogspot.com/

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If you happen to be in Southlands or Worthing Hospitals, Seaside Hospital Radio is the answer to your entertainment prayers! Not only can you listen to my ‘American Roots’ music programme on a Wednesday evening but there is a huge diversity of other programmes twenty four hours a day seven days a week! Something for all musical tastes!

www.seasidehr.com

Tremendous album of rare beauty!

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An album of gorgeous old timey songs in a modern setting, with a few traditional and some tremendous original songs of their own by this talented duo!

More high quality thought provoking roots music from Otis!

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More reflective than of late but another tremendous addition to his excellent catalogue of albums.

An excellent debut by a classic 'brothers act!'

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'Country & Western' with just a touch of sweetness but no unnecessary gloss!

Tremendous new recording from this Blue mountaineer!

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Brilliant album of alt. country and blues that is at least the equal of his previous excellent work!

Gorgeous new album from Rachel and her all female band!

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Quite a departure from her previous album but still some great rootsy country music!

 Tremendous debut by these Texan Hillbillies!

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Some brilliant punked up hillbilly music for the 21st century!

Tremendous album of classic songs!

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'Old timey' songs from the 1920s return to whence they came!

Could be their best album so far!

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Tremendous album of Appalachian rooted music with perhaps a nod to the British Isles?

Excellent blues debut from Lincoln Durham

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Some tremendous modern blues that evokes the delta blues of old!

Brilliant best yet album from Hillfolk Noir

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Some great modern 'hillbilly' music by one of the best bands around!

 Best yet by a tremendous band

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1970s country rock with a 21st century makeover and a dash of blues!

Terrific new album of 'real country music'

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Classy, sweet sounds, but always believable!

Excellent new album by June Star

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Terrific new recording by this brilliant genre defining 
alt. country band


(reviewed in the usual place)

Terrific 2010 release by these modern day 'hillbillies'

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Excellent album that successfully blends old timey and the blues!
(reviewed in the usual place)





Gorgeous new album of folksy country music!

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Laura's third album of beautifully perceptive little stories of life!



Reviewed on the 2012 reviews page 
    

'Authentic' string band music from Fresno!

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Tremendous debut by this band that are currently on tour in Britain!

 Eight tracks of great 21st century country rock

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Not just an excellent album but also a quite brilliant novel!


Reviewed in 2012 c.d reviews 'drop down menu'


The first 5***** album review of 2012!

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The best of his career so far?
I think so!



Reviewed in 2012 c.d reviews 'drop down menu'

Brilliant new album of edgy folksy country by
The Crooked Brothers

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That 'difficult' but triumphant second album by this tremndous Canadian trio!




Reviewed in December 2011 c.d reviews 'drop down menu'

 Excellent new album of 'old timey/hillbilly' music

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A return to their folk roots for two refugees from the
Legendary Shack Shakers!

Americanrootsuk albumof the year 2011

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This extraordinary new album 'Down in the barnyard' is reviewed on the 2011 c.d. reviews page!

CRAZY MOUNTAIN BILLIES, Andy P. Bormes
CRAZY MOUNTAIN BILLIES, Andy P. Bormes (Phot courtesy Lisa Bormes)

The incomparable Malcolm Holcombe at the Latest Music bar, Brighton on 8th March 2011.
If he plays in your town/city do yourself a huge favour by going to see him! You won't be sorry.
If you can't see him, buy his new c.d. 

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Charlie Parr at the Basement, Brighton, 24th February 2011

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Hatful of rain at the Hydrant, Brighton, 26th February 2011

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This site is dedicated to Alt. Country, Americana, Blues, Folk, even No Depression, call it what you will! In the end it's all American Roots Music! There are and will continue to be c.d. reviews, gig reviews, lists of forthcoming gigs in and around the Brighton area and much more besides! The Histories of American Roots and Blues are based on a series of lectures that I gave a few years ago, with much more to be added to these and with the format gradually changing. The book reviews are likely to be just occasional, time to read much, being at a premium! The radio playlists are self explanatory and as with much of the rest of the content, may gradually evolve.
Any feedback/criticism would be appreciated particularly if it is polite and constructive!
 Hope you find something of interest on the site.

I've been asked several times about old reviews, but decided it was too much hassle to transfer them from myspace to here. Instead, if you click on this link it will take you to www.myspace.com/americanablues where you will find live reviews from the last few years plus a large number of photos that go with them.