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About Martin Johnson
I've been a music obsessive for more years than I care to admit to. Part of my enjoyment from music comes from discovering new sounds and artists while continuing to explore the roots of American 20th century music that has impacted the whole of world culture.
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Interview: Ivy S. Sheppard on Yazoo Records’ release of John and Frances Reedy’s country gospel

August 17, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Ralph Stanley learnt his version of ‘Oh Death’ from John and Frances Reedy. For anybody interested in old-time music, early blues, country, and jazz Yazoo records has a very special place in their hearts. The […]

Interviews

Interview: Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith on returning to touring and “Misadventures Of Doomscroller”

August 12, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Dawes still haven’t played with Knopfler and Springsteen but they now have Phil Lesh and Joni Mitchell on their CV. Occasional Americana UK contributor, Zagreb-based Josip Radic, has again caught up with the Dawes Taylor […]

Album Reviews

Anna Tivel “Outsiders”

August 10, 2022 Martin Johnson 1

A new album and a new record company mean Anna Tivel is ready to take her music to a larger audience. Pacific North West singer-songwriter Anna Tiivel shakes off the dust of the pandemic by […]

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Dan Tyminski “One More Time Before You Go”

August 3, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Tony Rice covers that will make listeners want to revisit the original recordings. Tribute albums should generally be approached with a degree of caution, with very few albums, and even individual tribute tracks, improving or […]

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Interview: Morgan Wade on “Reckless” and covering “Suspicious Minds”

August 2, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

How channelling Elvis and bluegrass lyrical influences have helped mould a personal music style. Morgan Wade’s music is country pop but with an indie attitude. Her major label debut ‘Restless’ has exceeded all original expectations […]

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Eli Winter “Eli Winter”

August 19, 2022 0

Over great reliance on experimentation makes for a mostly unhappy blend of instrumental tracks despite Winter’s capable contributions on guitar. Eli Winter is a Chicago-based composer and guitarist, and this six-track album brings him together […]

Whiskey Myers "Tornillo"
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Whiskey Myers “Tornillo”

August 19, 2022 0

Crunchy, classy Southern-rock with added brass. ‘Tornillo’ represents the sixth album from Texas six-piece Whiskey Myers, and there has been a steady progression of sales and audience through those releases, until now, when their records […]

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Nick Gamer “Suburban Cowboy”

August 18, 2022 0

Honky tonks, midnight angels, truck stops, neon signs and bourbon loom large on this promising debut album – classic country but with a dark, cinematic edge. ‘Suburban Cowboy’, the debut album by Oregon singer-songwriter, Nick […]

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Obituaries

The Song Remains: Eric Taylor 1949-2020

March 12, 2020 2

I heard from a colleague,  who has contact with associates of Eric Taylor, that he had died on March 9th 2020 following a period of illness. I immediately checked the web for confirmation but there […]

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Introducing ‘The Twang Factor’ – AUK’s showcase for new artists

September 17, 2020 2

Another reminder about this one everyone! At AUK we are firm believers in supporting new talent, especially in the current difficult environment. We are therefore putting our money where our mouth is by introducing ‘The […]

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This website kills fascists – Vote for hope today

December 12, 2019 16

Today dear reader is one of the most important days for this country that we’ve faced in decades, certainly since 1979. I wrote a piece a couple of years ago on the day of 2017’s […]

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Something for the weekend: Jesse Malin featuring Bruce Springsteen “Broken Radio ’22”

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August 19, 2022 0

That’s it from us for another week and we leave you dear reader with news that Jesse Malin’s remastered, expanded version of his third album ‘Glitter in the Gutter’ will be released on 30th September […]

Cajun Corner – BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet to stop touring

Cajun Corner
August 19, 2022 0

International ambassadors for Cajun music announce an end to touring. News has leaked out from Southern Louisiana that one of the region’s premier Cajun bands, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, have announced their retirement from touring […]

Classic Clips: Joni Mitchell “A Case of You” – Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, 1974

Classic Clips
August 19, 2022 1

A few weeks ago I was watching BBC Saturday teatime song guessing game show ‘The Hit List’ (I know, but the only other options were the myriad of sporting events besieging the television channels) and […]

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Eli Winter “Eli Winter”

Album Reviews
August 19, 2022 0

Over great reliance on experimentation makes for a mostly unhappy blend of instrumental tracks despite Winter’s capable contributions on guitar. Eli Winter is a Chicago-based composer and guitarist, and this six-track album brings him together […]

Manchester Folk Festival to take place this October

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August 19, 2022 0

Established in 2017 as the development of the Homegrown festival in Bury, Manchester Folk Festival takes place over four days in venues around the festival hub venue, Home Manchester. Running from October 13th headliners include […]

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