Americana
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2019 Mullum Music Festival Line-up
The much-loved Mullum Music Festival delivers a tasty baker's dozen with their first line-up announcement, with 13 national and international acts to get your tastebuds
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Justin Townes Earle: The Saint Of Lost Causes
Americana favourite Justin Townes Earle kicks up his heels for Australia once more for a solo acoustic tour in support of his latest album, 'The Saint Of Lost
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2019 Dashville Skyline Line-up
One of the music staples of the Hunter Valley, Dashville Skyline have shared the first acts of their 2019 line-up headlined by the living legend Archie Roach.
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Jeff Tweedy Adelaide Review @ The Gov
When legendary Chicago songwriter Jeff Tweedy, from iconic indie pioneers Wilco and alt-country cult favourites Uncle Tupelo, appeared on an Adelaide stage (28 May) for the
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Jeff Tweedy Review @ Brisbane Powerhouse
The smell of wine filled the Brisbane Powerhouse (22 May).
The sold-out crowd hushed their chatter when the lights dimmed, waiting for the curtains to reveal... -
Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes Are Becoming 'Braver' With Their Live Performances
After a recent east-coast Australian tour with American singer-songwriter Hannah Aldridge as well as a US jaunt with Nashville icon Amelia White in March, Lachlan Bryan &
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William Crighton Brisbane Review @ The Old Museum
There was a surprise support act added to William Crighton’s Brisbane leg, stopping at The Old Museum (8 May), making it a triple dose of songwriting glory.
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Magpie Diaries Pages Aren't Full Yet As They Head Out On Another Tour
Matt 'Magpie' Johnston has lead quite the life.
From being robbed in Africa, to hosting his own music festival, to starting his own band, Matt is a force to be... -
Andrew Swift: Australia’s New Golden Guitar Hero
Groundwater Country Music Festival 2019 line-up is stacked with iconic performers and swollen with award winners.
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4-Time Grammy Winner, Keb’ Mo’ Doesn't Mind Living In His Own World
Do you ever think about Australia as a particularly civilised nation? No? Me neither. Keb' Mo' does though.
“You know, we in America learn a lot about being... -
Shakey Graves Is Broadening His Own Musical Horizons
Texan music-maker Shakey Graves has shaken up his Americana roots on his 2018 album 'Can't Wake Up', a record that saw him undergo a necessary artistic
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Premiere: Watch Shelley Segal’s New Video 'Our Resistance'
Australian singer-songwriter Shelley Segal's newest song, 'Our Resistance', was created to empower and inspire women around the world to resist the injustices placed upon
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Little Quirks: Success, Little By Little
With a new EP due in February, indie-folk trio Little Quirks find themselves in something of a creative boom.
“We've got lots of new music coming out actually, so... -
Open Letter from Americana Music Association of Australia's Paul Heggart: Honky Tonk Heaven
Hank Williams, whiskey, broken hearts, cowboy boots, wild times.
Those are usually what comes to mind when 'honky tonk' is mentioned. 'Honky Tonk Heaven' aims to... -
Larkin Poe Are Massive Russell Crowe Fans
With the recent release of their latest album, ‘Venom & Faith’, and Byron Bay's Bluesfest on the horizon, American duo Larkin Poe have found themselves on the edge of
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Tanya Ransom In The Wide Open Spaces
Kimberley songstress Tanya Ransom creates soulful folk music sculpted and shaped by the rugged wilderness of WA's sparsely settled, northernmost region.
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Dashville To Host Two Drought-Relief Fundraisers In Rural NSW
With drought continuing its assault on Australian farmers, the good folks at Dashville (the boutique music festival promoter behind events The Gum Ball and Dashville Skyline)
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Ben Leece Is Too Busy To Be Exhausted
Ben Leece is releasing his debut album, ‘No Wonder The World Is Exhausted’, this week, and it looks like the promising country/ roots singer isn’t stopping anytime soon with
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Davey Craddock Delivers A Knockout On New Album
Singer-songwriter Davey Craddock moves on from small-town blues to the worries of the wider world on his sophomore album, 'One Punch', that was released earlier this
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Semaphore Music Festival 2018 Line-Up
In 2018, the Semaphore Music Festival marks its 14th year of proudly supporting local South Australian live music another stacked roster of homegrown acts, along with
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