Martin Johnson

Interview: Brent Cobb on why Capricorn Studios is a Southern star

January 16, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

A songwriter first who just happens to play southern eclectic music. Brent Cobb’s latest album ‘Southern Star’ celebrates the American South, and Americana UK’s Martin Johnson took the opportunity to put some questions to him on […]

The Song Remains: Jo-El Sonnier (1946-2024)

January 16, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Cajun music legend who linked the fais do-dos of the ‘40s and ‘50s and contemporary Cajun music. Jo-El Sonnier suffered a fatal heart attack after performing in Llano, Texas, on 13th January 2024. In some ways, […]

Interview: Stereo Naked’s Julie Zeck and Pierce Black on their Celtic Connections

January 9, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

The UK audience is more receptive than German audiences to innovative folk and bluegrass. The band name Stereo Naked isn’t the only thing that can be said to be a little off-kilter about folk bluegrass duo […]

Interview: Terra Lightfoot on hiking and “Healing Power”

January 4, 2024 Martin Johnson 0

Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Mother Maybelle Carter and a Gibson SG called Veronica. While the surname may be familiar, Terra Lightfoot is a hard-working sing-songwriter and guitarist from Canada who is known for the time she spends […]

Interview: Jerry Leger on why he can’t have enough echo on “Donlands“

December 19, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Having the confidence to show more of yourself brings more mature songwriting. Jerry Leger has released his 14th album which is not only one of his best but it also gives listeners a glimpse of a […]