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Elton John and Brandi Carlile photo credit Peggy Sirota

Elton John and Brandi Carlile Premiere New Song Swing For The Fences

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released another preview of the album ‘Who Believes In Angels’. Check out ‘Swing for the Fences’.

Tagged as: Americana, Brandi Carlile, Elton John, London Palladium, pop, rock, Swing for the Fences, UK, USA, Who Believes In Angels

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Benmont Tench photo from Dark Horse Records

Benmont Tench Has A Solo Album On The Way

by Paul Cashmere

Benmont Tench, the keyboard player for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, will release his second solo album ‘The Melancholy Season’ on 7 March.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, Benmont Tench, rock, The Melancholy Season, USA

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Chris Stapleton Plays His First Ever Australian Show In Melbourne #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Stapleton’s 25 February 2025 at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne was the first time Chris has ever played in Australia. When he asked the audience if anyone had seen him before there were a rare few who put their hands up.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, blues, Chris Stapleton, country, USA

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C. Thomas Howell Premieres ‘Damned Good Man’

by Paul Cashmere

Actor and director C. Thomas Howell is fairly new to being a recording artist. His debut album ‘American Storyteller’ (as Tommy Howell) was released in 2023.

Tagged as: 20s, Americana, C Thomas Howell, Cheech and Chong, Rae Dawn Chong, Tommy Chong, Tommy Howell

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile at The London Palladium 2025

Elton John and Brandi Carlile To Perform One Off Show At London Palladium

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John and Brandi Carlile will perform together at the London Palladium in March.

Tagged as: Americana, Brandi Carlile, Elton John, London Palladium, pop, rock, UK, USA, Who Believes In Angels

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The Audreys Ask The Age Old Question ‘Beatles vs Stones’?

by Paul Cashmere

The Audreys have rekindled the more than half century argument ‘Beatles Vs Stones’.

Tagged as: 00s, Americana, Australia, folk, Rolling Stones, The Audrey, The Beatles, The Stones

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile Have Made An Album Together

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have collaborated for a new album ‘Who Believes In Angels’. The album was produced by Andrew Watt (Rolling Stones/Ozzy Osbourne) and features the lyrics of Bernie Taupin but the whole thing almost never happened.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, andrew watt, Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile, Elton John, rock, UK, USA

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Watch Jason Isbell Perform ‘Something More Than Free’ At The Democratic National Convention in Chicago

by Paul Cashmere

Americana artist Jason Isbell performed his 2015 classic ‘Something More Than Free’ at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week.

Tagged as: 00s, Americana, Chicago, Democratic National Convention, Jason Isbell, Something More Than Free, USA

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Henry Wagons Christens Fourth Solo Album ‘Four Seasons’

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne singer songwriter Henry Wagons will release his fourth solo album ‘Four Seasons’ in August.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, alt-country, Americana, Australia, country, Four Seasons, Henry Wagons, Wagons

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Justin Townes Earle photo by Ros OGorman, noise11

Justin Townes Earle Rarities Album To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

A posthumous Justin Townes Earle album ‘All In’ is on the way with rarities and covers including his version of Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Dreams’.

Tagged as: 90s, alt-country, Americana, Justin Townes Earle, USA

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Jeff Tweedy of Wilco photo by Ros O'Gorman

Wilco To Release Six Track ‘Hot Sun Cold Shroud’ in July

by Paul Cashmere

Wilco have six new songs set to go in June a head of their performance at Solid Sound Festival in Massachusetts in June. ‘Hot Sun Cold Shroud’ will be released in time for the festival.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Americana, Hot Sun Cold Shroud, USA, Wilco

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Out On The Weekend Is Back For 2024

by Noise11.com

Australia’s American music festival Out On The Weekend will return to Williamstown in Melbourne on 12 October 2024.

Tagged as: Americana, Australia, music festival, Out On The Weekend, Williamstown

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Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dies Aged 80

by Paul Cashmere

Guitarist Dickey Betts, a co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band and songwriter of ‘Ramblin’ Man’, has died at age 80.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Allman Brothers, Americana, Dickey Betts, rock, USA

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James Taylor at MCA Melbourne 16 April 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

James Taylor Farewells Australia With Final Tour (Melbourne Review)

by Paul Cashmere

I could go to a James Taylor show just for the stories. The man is a part of music history and is still around to tell the tales of how it all began. Like, for instance, being the first artist signed to Apple Records. James “auditioned” for Apple with his song ‘Something In The Way She Moves’. “Paul went away and started the label and George went away and wrote the song”, he said.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, A Day On The Green, Americana, country, James Taylor, Live Nation, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne at MCA Melbourne 29 November 2023 photo by Winston Robinson

Jackson Browne Takes Fans on a Deep Dive Journey Across 50 Years #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

At one point Jackson Browne commented how he “doesn’t think of himself as 75 and doesn’t think of his beard as grey” but that is what a lifetime of success will do to you. For many people in the room (including myself) who started the Jackson Browne journey with his first album in 1972, this show delivered a deep dive across the entire career.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, Australian Tour, country, country rock, folk, Frontier Touring, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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Grammy Nominee Gabby Moreno To Perform In Australia In 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Latin Grammy Award winner and upcoming Grammy nominee Gaby Moreno will perform in Australia in March 2024.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Americana, blues, folk, Gaby Moreno, Latin, USA

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Wheatley Records Cranks Back Up With Dan Keyes + The New Rides

by Paul Cashmere

Dan Keyes + The New Rides is the first act for the newly restores Wheatley Records.

Tagged as: 20s, Americana, Dan Keyes, Glenn Wheatley, rock, The New Rides, Tim Wheatley, USA, Wheatley Records

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Ryan Adams Cancels All Upcoming Solo Shows for 2023

by Paul Cashmere

Ryan Adams has cancelled all of his solo shows for 2023 saying his health has been an issue.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, rock, Ryan Adams, USA

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Bob Dylan Pays Tribute To Robbie Robertson

by Music-News.com

Bob Dylan has paid tribute to his collaborator and “lifelong friend” Robbie Robertson following his death aged 80.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, rock, The Band

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Robbie Roberston of The Band Dead at 80

by Paul Cashmere

Robbie Robertson, the co-founder, songwriter and lead guitarist for the legendary band The Band, has died at age 80.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Canada, Robbie Robertson, rock, The Band, USA

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There’s A Brand New Wilco Song Called ‘Evicted’

by Paul Cashmere

Wilco have revealed details of the next album ‘Cousin’ and preview the album with the song ‘Evicted’.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, Cate Le Bon, Cousin, Evicted, folk, Jeff Tweedy, rock, USA, Wilco

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Don Henley, Eagles photo by Ros O'Gorman

Eagles Announce Their Final Tour

by Paul Cashmere

When Eagles announced the Farewell I tour in 2004 the title was a pisstake on all the acts like Kiss and Cher that announce farewell tours and then keep touring. That tour title was never meant to be taken seriously. The new one ‘The Long Goodbye’ farewell tour is. Get the headstone ready. It will read ‘Eagles 1971-2025’.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, country, Don Felder, Don Henley, Eagles, Joe Walsh, rock, Timothy B. Schmit, USA

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ARIA Album Chart Report 23 June 2023

by Gavin Ryan

The third studio for local act The Teskey Brothers called “The Winding Way” becomes their second #1 in Australia this week.

Tagged as: 20s, Americana, Australia, folk, Teskey Brothers, The Winding Way

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M. Ward Has Two First Aid Kit Collaborations on New Album ‘supernatural thing’

by Paul Cashmere

M. Ward recruited Swedish duo First Aid Kit for two songs on his new album ‘supernatural thing’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, alternative, Americana, First Aid Kit, folk, M. Ward, USA

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Jesse Malin Paralysed From Waist Down After Stroke

by Paul Cashmere

New York singer songwriter Jesse Malin has been left paralysed from the waist down after suffering a stroke earlier this month.

Tagged as: 00s, Americana, Jesse Malin, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Friday 1 April 2016.

Jackson Browne To Perform For A Day On The Green In Queensland

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne has added an outdoor show in Queensland for A Day On The Green in December.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, A Day On The Green, Americana, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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James McMurtry Performs Is Drag As a Big FU To Tennessee Law

by Paul Cashmere

American folk rock singer James McMurtry has donned a dress to perform in Tennessee as a protest to the States’ homophobic law.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Americana, folk, James McMurtry, rock, USA

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Don McLean Goes Out On The Top Of His Game On Final Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean is calling his 20th Australian tour his last but I think he has a few years left in him.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, country, Don McLean, folk, rock, USA

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Judy Collins Australian Tour Rescheduled To March 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary singer Judy Collins has rescheduled her Australian tour for March 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Canada, folk, Judy Collins

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Jackson Browne at the Palais on Friday 1 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jackson Browne Australian Dates Postponed Until November and December 2023

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne’s two postponed Australian dates in Melbourne and Sydney have been rescheduled for November/December 2023.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, Australian Tour, Frontier Touring, Jackson Browne, postponed, rock, USA

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