Low Ticket Alert- Anthony Toner
Our matinee show with Belfast singer song writer, Anthony Toner and Perthshire’s Katie Whittaker is very close to selling out.
You can expect a great afternoon of live music in chat in The Glad Cafe on Sunday 8th October.
Tickets from Tickets Scotland or Ticketweb link here
Festival Full Line Up
We have one week to go before we kick off this years annual festival, dates are between 4th-8th October 2023.
We kick off with popular Scouse singer song writer, Robert Vincent and our very own Roseanne Reid.
Full line up on sale now, tickets available from Tickets Scotland 0141 204 5151 or Ticketweb
The Seven Song Club Returns
The Seven Song Club returns to Glasgow Americana this year in The CCA on Thursday 5th October. With your host Warren Starry Sky we welcome local greats The Hellfire Club, Anton & The Colts front man Anton O’Donnell, plus The Fine Draw a new project featuring Victoria Dixon & Martin Forry.
Tickets available now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Kim Edgar Returns To Glasgow Americana
We are not quite sure how it has taken us long to have the lovely sound of Kim Edgar back playing Glasgow Americana.
Edinburgh based Kim played one of the earlier festivals and we are delighted to have her headline her own show.
You can catch Kim perform live in The Glad Cafe on Friday 6th October.
Kim played Celtic Connections in January launching her brand new album, “Consequences” in Saint Lukes.
Jesse Terry-Thursday Night
We are thrilled to have the wonderful American singer song writer, Jesse Terry, play one of our Thursday night slots during the festival this year.
Nashville based Jesse who is now on his 7th studio album will play The Rum Shack on Thursday 5th October.
This should be a great opportunity to see artist of his calibre playing in such an intimate setting.
Tickets on sale now from Tickets Scotland or from here!
To remind you, Glasgow Americana takes place between 4th-8th October 2023 at various venues across the city.
Opening Night- Robert Vincent & Roseanne Reid
We are delighted to have two of our favourite UK acts performing at our opening show during the festival this year.
Robert Vincent is always a popular visitor to Glasgow and the Scouse singer has a new album coming in 2023 as well
Robert’s last show was at Celtic Connections appearing at an In The Round Show with Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis & Karine Polwart.
Scottish singer-songwriter Roseanne Reid has announced the release of her second album Lawside on June 2, via Last Man Music. Named for the area of Dundee in which Roseanne and her family live, the new LP was recorded in Perth with producer, musician and fellow Scot David Macfarlane.
Roseanne has recently shared the irresistible first single “Call It Love.”
Dean Owens & Hannah Aldridge-SOLD OUT
The Saturday afternoon show with Dean Owens & Hannah Aldridge was always going to be a popular one, we have totally sold out.
Saturday Night Double Header-Kirsten Adamson & Lauren Housley
Our Saturday evening double header in The Glad Cafe with Kirsten Adamson & Lauren Housley should be a cracker.
Singer/songwriter Kirsten Adamson summons the same heart-stopping purity as Sandy Denny, by way of Emmylou Harris and Kate Bush. Transcendence runs in the family. Her father was Stuart Adamson (Skids, Big Country) and her mother Alexandra, a champion Highland dancer.
Join us as Kirsten celebrates the release of the first single, ‘Stars On The South Coast’, from her forthcoming LP Landing Place.
Lauren Housley is a singer and songwriter hailing from Yorkshire,UK. Her love of music started early, with a deep connection to great songs, the craft of storytelling and an emotive vocal performance.
Lauren Housley is the ‘GIRL FROM THE NORTH’ whose latest album was released in Autumn 2020. Dealing with love, loss and the turbulence of growing up and learning about life, Lauren brings a refreshing air of optimism and heart-warming hope with an empowering belief in oneself to overcome obstacles.
Tickets from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
This Sunday-Seven Song Club-Websters
Sunday 7th October sees the return of The Seven Song Club to Glasgow Americana.
What a great line up of homegrown talent we have lined up, featuring- Amy Papiransky, Les Johnson & Me (solo) and Emma Martin.
Each act will sing us 7 songs in Websters Theatre on Great Western Road with your host Warren Starry Sky.
Tickets from Tickets Scotland, Ticketweb & Websters
Danni Nicholls- Cancelled
We are sorry to that due to circumstances beyond our control our show with Danni Nicholls in The Admiral Bar on Friday 7th October will no longer be going ahead.
Refunds from point of purchase, we are so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please see statement from Danni below:-
Hi folks. It is with huge regret that I announce, I will no longer be able to perform at Glasgow Americana Festival due unforeseen changes in circumstance. I was so looking forward to getting back to Glasgow after so long – a city and audience I love and have missed very much. Please know that this is not a decision made lightly. I’m sure the festival is going to be a wonderful success and I’m sad to miss it but hope to be able to get back to Glasgow as soon as possible. Love Danni x
James Edwyn Stripped Back
The wonderful James Edwyn returns to Glasgow Americana to play a stripped back set in The Glad Cafe on the Friday night during the 2022 festival.
James & His Borrowed Band played GA 2017 to a full house to launch his, “High Fences” album.
Their third album, “Highlights of the Low Nights” was released in May by Last Night From Glasgow.
This will see James performing songs of old and new in duo form, sure to be a full house.
Tickets on sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Danni Nicholls Returns To Glasgow
We look forward to the exceptionally talented English singer song writer, Danni Nicholls returning to Glasgow and making her GA debut.
Danni last played Glasgow during Celtic Connections to a full house in The Glasgow.
Hailing from Bedfordshire, England growing up on the American roots music of her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection, singer/songwriter Danni Nicholls has been paving her way in the UK roots scene for over a decade, building a loyal fan base and much critical praise.
Tickets on sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Sarah Jane Scouten- The Admiral-6th October
Scottish based Canadian singer song writer Sarah Jane Scouten plays a headline show as part of Glasgow Americana 2022.
Sarah Jane writes folk and country music that sounds timeless, like something from your dad’s old folk revival records but then turns around and does something surprising and modern. Raised by a Glaswegian mother on a tiny island off the west coast of Canada, life was imbued with bluegrass and folk song from the beginning.
Catch Sarah Jane in The Admiral Bar on Thursday 6th October, tickets on sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Danny George Wilson-Thursday 6th October
Great to have Danny George Wilson play the festival again after his last appearance in 2017 with Bennett Wilson & Poole.
His latest album, Another Place, has been acclaimed by press and fans alike, voted Americana UK’s Album of the Year for 2021. A departure for Wilson, the album presents a vibrant and diverse collection of startling, impressionistic songs created in collaboration with Sussex-based studio wizard Hamish Benjamin. The album features contributions from Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Gerard Love (Teenage Fanclub) and Emma Swift.”
an idiosyncratic gem…one of Wilson’s finest” ★★★★Mojo
The excellent Katy Rose Bennett will open up the show.
Tickets available from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Opening Night- 5th October 2022
Song Writers in The Round type shows have always been a popular feature of our festivals in previous years.
We are thrilled to be kicking off this years festival with Jill Jackson, Boo Hewerdine, and Martha L Healy all performing on stage at the same time.
The show will take place on Wednesday 5th October in Websters Theatre, tickets on sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Glasgow Americana 2022
We are glad to be given the opportunity by Creative Scotland to deliver another festival this year, which will be our 15th annual festival.
The festival will take place between the 5th-9th October with 9 shows happening at various venues across the city.
Sam Baker, Danny George Wilson, Song Writers in The Round with Jill Jackson, Boo Hewerdine & Martha L Healy, Kirsten Adamson & Lauren Housley will all be performing. at our annula Americana extravaganza.
Jill Jackson Live-30th September
So exciting to have our good friend and supporter of Glasgow Americana back playing live for us.
Whether it be Celtic Connections, The Fallen Angels Club or Glasgow Americana shows previously have always sold out for us. So best to get tickets sooner rather than later.
Jill plays Saint Lukes on Thursday 30th September 2021, doors at 7pm.
Please read the additional COVID measures on the ticket link that are in place for this show to help protect us all.
On sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Diana Jones Show-1st October
Always a pleasure to have the fantastic singer sng writer Diana Jones play in Glasgow, this show has taken a while to come around.
We are so delighted be able to add this previously rescheduled show to our GA 2021 Line Up.
The show will take place in The Glad Cafe on Fridy 1st October 2021.
This show is close to selling out, so best to get your tickets sooner rather than later.
Last tickets remaining here for Diana’s show.
GA 2021 Opening Night- Emily Barker
We are so delighted to have the opportunity to put together a festival in these strange times.
The wonderful Emily Barker will open up her 16th annual festival in the plush surroundings of Cottiers Theatre.
Tickets on sale now from here
Emily Barker is an award-winning singer-songwriter, best known as the writer and performer of the theme to the BBC’s hugely successful crime drama Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh. She has released music as a solo artist as well as with various bands and collaborations including The Red Clay Halo, Vena Portae, Marry Waterson and Applewood Road (with whom she released a remarkable album of original songs recorded live around a single microphone, dubbed “flawless” by The Sunday Times) and has written for film, including composing the soundtrack for Jake Gavin’s lauded debut feature Hector starring Peter Mullan and Keith Allen.
over 14s with adult
Laura Cantrell This Saturday Night
Great footage of the wonderful Laura Cantrell in action towards the start of lockdown.
Laura played Glasgow Americana back in 2013, so we are delighted to have Laura play our online Glasgow Americana festival this Saturday 3rd October at 8pm (UK Time).
Tickets £13.50 from paypal.me/fallenangelsclub please leave the name Laura Cantrell to indicate the show you are attending.
Finale Night With Jill
Jill Jackson really has been on top of her game during lockdown with her own Zoom performances.
Whenever we have worked with Jill before we have always needed the Sold Out signs, so best to purchase sooner rather than later for this.
Jill will bring the curtain down our Online Festival on Sunday 4th October.
The show will take place at 8pm, tickets £12.50 from
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fallenangelsclub
Please leave the name Jill Jackson to indicate the show you wish to attend. Confirmation e-mail will be sent after purchase.
Double Header- Danni Nicholls & Adriana Spina
Our Sunday matinee performance is sure to be a special one with two very talented singer song writers in the shape of Danni Nicholls & Adriana Spina.
Danni played a sold out show for us during Celtic Connections in The Glad Cafe in January of this year.
Adriana has played various Glasgow Americana’s over the years including the very first festival in 2007.
The show will be on Sunday 4th October at 4pm with both acts swapping songs, tickets £10.50 frompaypal.me/fallenangelsclub
Please leave the names Danni & Adriana to indicate the show you wish to attend. Confirmation e-mail will be sent after purchase.
Laura Cantrell-3rd October
Laura Cantrell is a bit of a favourite here at Glasgow Americana HQ ever since her first trips to Glasgow 20 years ago.
Laura is celebrating 20 Years of her debut album, “Not The Trembling Kind” this year, which was released on Glasgow’s very own Shoeshine Records.
This show will be on Saturday 3rd October at 8pm (UK Time) and is sure to be a popular one, so best to get in quick for your tickets.
Tickets £13.50 available from paypal.me/fallenangelsclub, please leave the name Laura Cantrell to indicate the show you wish to attend.
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