Americana
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James Van Cooper Is Coming Home With New Music
After jetting off to the United States to create and record new music, Australian alt. country artist James Van Cooper returns with his ten-track debut album 'Coming
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Americanathon AMAA Showcase Adelaide Review @ Grace Emily Hotel
The final night of Umbrella Winter City Sounds (28 July) saw a blood moon on the rise and bad luck strike two of Americanathon’s scheduled performers; the depth of Adelaide’s
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Americanathon: South Australian AMAA Showcase At Umbrella
The Americana Music Association of Australia (AMAA) bring five exciting local and interstate acts to the Umbrella Festival this year with Americanathon 2018.
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Southern Twang Returns For Round Two At Umbrella
Jesse Coulter, the organiser of country, folk and Americana event Southern Twang, says the showcase fits perfectly with the vibe Music SA has created with their annual
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Dashville Founder Matt 'Magpie' Johnston Takes Flight With His Own Band Magpie Diaries
Dashville founder and patriarch Matt 'Magpie' Johnston adds another feather to his hat with the impending release of the debut album from his own band, Magpie
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Dashville Skyline Reveal 2018 Line-up
A celebration of alt. country, Americana, folk, psychedelic and bluegrass, boutique event Dashville Skyline is back in 2018 and this year expands to three, full days across
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Ruby Gilbert's Music Grows From Strong Roots
Brisbane’s Americana sweetheart, Ruby Gilbert will return to the Sunshine State after 13 shows in NSW and Victoria.
From Surry Hills to Yackandandah, the bubbly... -
Canadian Musician Frazey Ford Brings New Music To Australia
After her mesmerising Australian debut last year, Canadian folk artist Frazey Ford returns this November for a run of live dates.
“We love Australia and we’re... -
Jen Mize Brings The Americana To Welcome To Morrisonville
Queensland-based Native American Jen Mize joins the bill at Welcome To Morrisonville in Brisbane this weekend.
“I am really excited,” Jen says. “I think it’s great... -
Gretta Ziller Is The Queen Of Boomtown On Her New Album
Gretta Ziller’s sound may bear the hallmarks of classic Americana music, but its essence is far more diverse.
The Melbourne songstress’ roots span jazz, blues,... -
5 If Whiskeys Were Women According To Great Aunt
Alt-folk, Americana duo Great Aunt (from Melbourne) use music as a catharsis; a way to express the best and worst of the human experience: sadness, grief, love and
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Ruby Boots Wasn't Ready To Sink When She Moved To Nashville
Ruby Boots aka Bex Chilcott has been residing in Nashville for the last 12 months.
It’s one of the places where she feels at home, but it’s provided her with yet... -
Southern Twang Is Stoking The Alt. Country Fire At Umbrella
In the biting depths of winter, nothing quite warms the bones like southern hospitality; nourishing and hearty grub, the flicker and glow of an open fire and the reassuringly
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2017 Dashville Skyline Unveils First Round Of Bands
Back for a third year, Dashville Skyline returns to the Hunter Valley this October long weekend (29 Sep - 1 Oct) celebrating 'alternative country music and culture in its
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All Our Exes Live In Texas Share Their Airplane Stories
2017 has been already been massive for the ladies of All Our Exes Live In Texas.
Their debut album, 'When We Fall', debuted at #8 on the ARIA charts. They've... -
Violent Femmes @ The Tivoli Theatre Review
The flood-heavy rain has set in on this Wednesday night (29 March) and while the Brisbane weather isn’t exactly like a Blister in the Sun, it doesn’t stop the Violent Femmes
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Adelaide Singer-Songwriter Kelly Menhennett Heads To Deep South Festival
South Australia has a reputation for producing great wine and great musical talent, and local singer-songwriter Kelly Menhennett is the best of both worlds.
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Queensland Couple Hat Fitz & Cara Head To Deep South Festival
Hot dang! Adelaide’s Deep South Festival is right around the corner.
As the event heads into its fifth year, they welcome back the husband-and-wife darlings of... -
Welcome To Morrisonville: Americana Festival Arrives In Brisbane
The inaugural Welcome To Morrisonville – Americana Festival boasts an acclaimed line-up of international and national artists, bringing a genuine slice of Americana to
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5 Tips For Going Full Americana With Eagle & The Wolf
Howdy y'all. It's high time we got the lowdown on what it takes to be a true Americana aficionado with Australian country duo, Kris Morris and Sarah Humphreys aka Eagle &
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