Martin Johnson

Interview: Jeb Loy Nichols pays homage to Woody Guthrie and his dad’s love of bluegrass

January 10, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Why Wales is similar to Missouri and the joy of first hearing Tony Joe White. It is difficult to think of an artist who is a better embodiment of Americana UK than Jeb Loy Nichols, who […]

Interview: Andy Leftwich on what it takes to be the American fiddler

January 3, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Auditioning for Ricky Skaggs’ Rolling Thunder in front of a live audience of a thousand people. According to some accounts, Andy Leftwich is one of the most recorded musicians of the 21St Century as a member […]

The Song Remains: Ian Tyson (1933 – 2022)

January 3, 2023 Martin Johnson 8

A real Canadian cowboy who was also a folk, country rock, and country pioneer. Canadian cowboy, rancher, and musical icon Ian Tyson died on 29th December 2022, at his Longview, Alberta, ranch following recent ongoing heart-related […]

Classic Clips: Muleskinner “Dark Hollow” 1973

December 23, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

The band Muleskinner first played on a television celebration of the music of Bill Monroe on 13th February 1973. Ex-Bluegrass Boy Richard Greene was asked to put together a band to appear on the show with […]

Interview: Christie Lenée on why a guitar virtuoso has a home in americana

December 20, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

How Tommy Emmanuel’s surprising advice added vocals to Christie Lenée’s overall sound. The 21st Century has seen a significant rise in the number of successful female artists from both an artistic and commercial point of view […]