The Festival Brochure
Please check out our festival brochure and pass it on to like minded folk.
We bring you the brochure in association with our friends at Music News Scotland
Check it out here- https://bit.ly/glasgow-americana-25
The Marshals Back in Glasgow
We look forward to The Wynntown Marshals making a very welcome return to Glasgow Americana.
Edinburgh-based Americana stalwarts The Wynntown Marshals were once described by Uncut magazine as a colonising the shadowlands between Tom Petty and Teenage Fanclub. This description sits more than comfortably with the band, who are happy to dial up the radio-ready power pop alongside their more rootsy leanings.
Glasgow’s vibrant music scene has a new spark in Magic Torch who will open up the show. Formed from some of the city’s most beloved indie outfits. Featuring Jack Cocker of The Sweetheart Revue, Jamie Houston of Attic Lights, and Rachel Mackenzie of The BMX Bandits, Magic Torch blend heartfelt songwriting with shimmering harmonies and a retro-tinged sound.
On sale now here!
Australian Song Writer- Riley Catherall Friday Night Glad Cafe
Always nice to have a visitor from down under, especially when they write songs the way Riley Catherall does.
Riley is a Singer-Songwriter based in Melbourne whose graceful trajectory into the Australian Alt-Country Music world has not gone unnoticed. Riley has built a credible status as a one of the country’s most promising songwriters through his poetic sincerity and alluring live shows.
Riley will be joined by the incredible local singer song writer, Kenneth Noah Blair.
Glasgow born songwriter Kenneth Noah Blair crafts authentic, heartfelt lyricism with effortless, relatable simplicity. A blend of moody alternative folk and americana, his voice is reminiscent of Bonny Light Horseman: carrying a quiet, lingering sincerity. Inspired by Gregory Alan Isakov, Blair’s songwriting gains deeper emotional resonance alongside friend and accompaniment of Julen Santamaria (Awkward Family Portraits), their harmonies echoing the wholesome essence of the Milk Carton Kids.
Sounds like a great way to spend a Friday night.
Tickets on sale here!
Thursday Paper Sparrows plus Niamh Corkey
Paper Sparrows grew out of a successful Edinburgh folk club founded in 2014 by multi-instrumentalist, Ross Fairbairn.
The combination of Fairbairn, singer-songwriter David Hershaw and double bassist, Colin Morris, soon coalesced into a de facto house band. Given the talents involved, it was only a matter of time before original music began to flow.
Raised by a family of folkies in the kingdom of Fife, Niamh Corkey grew up in the lilt of Scottish and Irish tradition.
Now weaving her folk roots with passions for jazz, country and classical music discovered along the way, Niamh chases melodies with an obsessive ear for beauty.
Check these two incredible acts and thank us later!
On sale here!
A Kick Up The Arts with Jill Jackson & Carol Laula
This will be such a special show and one to get your tickets for soon!
Glasgow Americana is more than thrilled to be teaming up with Nicola Meighan and her excellent podcast "A Kick Up The Arts" during the festival this year.
We bring the podcast to the live stage with two of Scotland's finest and most respected singer song writers in the shape of Jill Jackson and Carol Laula.
Join us for an evening of conversation, laughs and some really special musical performances.
Tickets selling fast, available here!
Opening Night- Kirsten Adamson & The Tanagers
We are so chuffed to have the wonderful Kirsten Adamson launch her brand new album as part of Glasgow Americana.
Kirsten and her band The Tanagers will headline our opening night of our 19th Annual Festival.
This a special show for us as Kirsten has worked her way up the ranks with some support slots during Glasgow Americana over the years.
'Exceptional' (Americana-UK.com)
'A talent to watch' (NoDepression)
The Silver Arrow Collective will open up the show and will be declaring GA2025 officially open.
Singer Songwriter Andy Barbour heads Alt-mystic-country band ‘The Silver Arrow Collective’. With comparisons to The Jayhawks, The Band, My Morning Jacket and Buffalo Springfield, they combine folk, L.A 70’s rock and roll and psychedelia.
Tickets on sale via Cottiers, Universe or Tickets Scotland.
Glasgow Americana 2025
We are more than thrilled to announce our dates for the 19th edition of Glasgow Americana.
The festival take place between 1st-5th October 2025 at various venues across the city of Glasgow.
Head over to the Gig Guide to see what we have lined up for you.
Scottish Debut for Karen Jonas
Karen Jonas has been on our radar for quite a while now, so we are delighted to give her Scottish debut.
Karen is a powerhouse creator and storyteller with a voice to match. Ambitious, smart, and magnetically retro, her 2024 album The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (9 Aug) will charm you with dazzlingly quirky storytelling, stellar performances, and an adventurous Americana soundscape.
Catch this incredible talent on the Thursday night slot during Glasgow Americana on 3rd October in The Rum Shack.
Tickets are sure to go for this one, on sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb
Glasgow Americana 2024
We are more than thrilled to announce our 2024 dates for Glasgow Americana.
Our annual Americana extravaganza will take place between 2nd-6th October this year.
You will find us at various venues across the city, full details will always be updated and on our Gig Guide.
Opening Night- Good Guy Hank
We look forward to welcoming Scottish/Australian roots band, Good Guy Hank to headline our opening night.
Good Guy Hank are: Dbl Bass & Vocals: Theo Barnard of Scotland’s much lauded hell-raising band of bluegrass desperados Wire & Wool. Fiddle, Mandolin & Vocals: Pepita Emmerichs of Australian indie-pop sensations Oh Pep! Guitar & Vocals: Donny McElligott of Scottish Americana outfit The New Madrids.
Check them out here!
Tickets are sure to go for this one, on sale now from Tickets Scotland & Ticketweb