Martin Johnson

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 managing […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Asleep At The Wheel “Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)”

August 1, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Alcohol is an addictive substance and therefore it is a very hard habit to break once you become addicted to it, but after quite a binge session over recent weeks in Chain Gang, it is time […]

Classic Americana Albums: Ian Matthews “Valley Hi”

July 27, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

Ian Matthews, or Iain as he became later in his career, has been on a personal musical odyssey all his career which started when he was asked to be an original member of Fairport Convention by […]

Interview: Tami Neilson the Canadian born New Zealand country soul star and Kingmaker

July 26, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Playing Patsy Cline to Willie Nelson’s Marty Robbins. Country soul artist Tami Neilson is recognised as a leading New Zealand country music, country soul, and rockabilly artist, and she has also helped develop the genre and […]

Interview: Nicki Bluhm on writing about her life and her country soul

July 19, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Californian country rock mixed with Nashville country soul and a work ethic inspired by Phil Lesh. Nicki Bluhm wears her retro influences on her sleeve, but that doesn’t mean she can’t bring a 21st Century insight […]