Keith Hargreaves

Huddersfield

News Editor at Americana UK

Host at Black Deer Radio

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Sounds from beyond the Shed 188 “Things ain’t wot they used to be”

3 weeks ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Today is my birthday and as a present to myself in July 1980 I made my way to the Stafford Bingley Hall to attend the… ahem…” Over the Top Heavy Metal Brain Damage Party” featuring seven of the NWOBHM’s finest (that’s New Wave of British Heavy Metal if you didn’t know) amongst which there was Girlschool, Saxon and the headliners Motorhead.
Mary Gauthier brings her live show back to the UK this autumn

3 weeks ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and accomplished author Mary Gauthier is to tour the UK and Ireland in October and November with Jaimee Harris as a special guest. Gauthier’s backstory is an extraordinary one, with many contradictions. One goes from a crib at St. Vincent’s Women and Infants Asylum in New Orleans to being walked onto the Grand Ole Opry stage by Marty Stuart.
Chapman and Tzuke hit the road together in October

3 weeks ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Beth Nielsen Chapman and Judie Tzuke have announced that they are to join forces for a 15-date autumn 2025 UK tour. Fans are promised an evening of music featuring both solo and collaborative work from the pair as they appear together on stage for the first time. The set will include songs such as ‘Stay With Me Till Dawn’, ‘Sand and Water’, ‘Bring The Rain’, ‘This Kiss’ and their recent collaboration, ‘Safe‘, the video for whcuh you can watch below.
Sounds from Beyond the Shed 187 - Mr Young and ticket prices

4 weeks ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

I’ve gone on record in this column before about my deep and abiding love for the work of Neil Young. He is far more important to me than Bob Dylan and Bob, to paraphrase Jimmy Webb, I need more than I want, and I want him (or at least his works) for all time. So Mr Young is a big deal. For years, his lyrics were my passwords (no longer, I hasten to add); I commissioned a jacket comprising of all the album covers that I wanted on it, and I have paid to see him live many, many times.
Win tickets to see JP Harris to play the Lexington, London next week

1 month ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

And the fabulous Jack Browning too!AUK is giving readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to see the fabulous JP Harris at the fabled Lexington in London on Tuesday 3rd of June. That’s next week! Harris will be fully revved up after a weekend at the Red Rooster Festival and he will be ably supported by artist and rising star Jack Browning. To enter into the prize draw just complete your name and email in the form below before close of play tomorrow (Friday 30th May).
Ohio’s Caamp return after three years with their copper coloured fifth

1 month ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Ohio band, Caamp, has announced that their fifth studio album “Copper Changes Color” will be released on Friday 6th of June. “Nothing stays the same forever,” says Caamp’s Taylor Meier, “and there’s something beautiful about that. Time passes, seasons turn, people grow. Change is what makes life special.” The suggestion is that this is the band’s most adventurous album to date, and is indeed, a reflection on growth and evolution, but also perhaps a celebration of the dreams and bonds that endure.
Sounds from beyond the Shed 186 “The Grassroots”

1 month ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Having dipped my toe into the murky waters of promotion on a couple of occasions I am full of respect and awe for the people who do it week in, week out. It’s a mug’s game if you’re looking for financial security or restful nights. There is, however, an addictive quality to the process as potentially you see a room full(ish) of people enjoying the fruits of your labours. There is an implicit recognition and validation of your tastes.
More “Trouble” from Ray LaMontagne after 20 years!

1 month ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Grammy award winner Ray LaMontagne will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the release of his seminal debut album, “Trouble“, with a special remastered vinyl edition, set for release June 13th. Additionally, LaMontagne will embark on the “Trouble” 20th Anniversary Tour, performing the album in its entirety for the first time since its release.
Terry ‘Superlungs’ Reid returns with live gigs in the autumn

1 month ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Legendary singer and musician Terry Reid will play his first Irish, Scottish and Welsh shows in more than six years this autumn, alongside new UK dates that include a return to London’s Jazz Café after selling it out on his last tour. Tickets for all show are available via this link.
Sounds from beyond the Shed 185 “Festivals!!”

1 month ago | americana-uk.com | Keith Hargreaves

Festival season is upon us, with the start being heralded proper by Wood Festival this weekend and in a couple of weeks, for me at least, Red Rooster, which has become an annual pilgrimage (although to be fair, it was cut short last year by Mrs H reaching the final of BGT and me having to return home to ensure that pre-show needs were met).