Martin Johnson

Interview: Annie Dressner on “I Thought It Would Be Easier”

April 24, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

A singer-songwriter who sees the sometimes positive aspect of sadness. Annie Dressner, who has been a bit of an Americana favourite over the years, has just released her fourth album, ‘I Thought It Would Be Easier’ […]

Interview: Donovan Woods on why “Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now”

April 23, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Why some fans were disappointed his father was still alive. Donovan Woods is a Canadian Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter whose songs have been covered by artists ranging from Tim McGraw to Barenaked Ladies, and who has also […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Bob Frank “Red Neck, Blue Collar”

April 22, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Memphis legend Jim Dickinson called Bob Frank “The greatest songwriter you never heard”, having known him from the early ‘60s Memphis music scene. While Bob Frank styled himself as a folk musician he wrote his own […]

The Song Remains: Richard “Dickey” Betts (1943-2024)

April 22, 2024 Martin Johnson 2

Innovative guitar player for one of history’s iconic bands. As of 18th April 2024, when Forest Richard Betts died at home in Sarasota, Florida, of cancer and COPD, Jai Johnny Johnson AKA “Jaimoe” became the last […]

Sin City “Another Round”

April 17, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Pub rock from Down Under for the 21st Century. Sin City are new to Americana UK, but not to Australian and New Zealand roots music audiences. They were formed by New Zealanders Nick Armstrong and Jack […]