Martin Johnson

The Song Remains: Hargus “Pig” Robbins 1938 – 2022

February 1, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

Probably the greatest, and definitely the most influential, country music piano player of all time. The piano may be a ubiquitous part of the classic country sound, but this has not always been the case. In […]

Interview: Talking Elephant Record’s Malcolm Holmes on his love of folk and ‘70s rock

January 25, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

From Fairport’s Ashley Hutchins and Iain Matthews to echoes of the ‘60s Canterbury Scene. Regular readers of Americana UK interviews will be aware that from time to time we speak to non-musicians who none the less […]

Classic Americana Albums: Dave Edmunds “Repeat When Necessary”

January 19, 2022 Martin Johnson 6

Echoes of the ‘50s but this music created a new wave with a Rockpile foundation. Dave Edmunds is an obsessive fan of ‘50s rock’n’roll, early ‘60s black and white pop, early R&B and country music, and […]

Interview: Greensky Bluegrass’s Paul Hoffman on “Stress Dreams” and playing arenas

January 18, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

They may have a rock’n’roll attituded and a light show but they still don’t have a drummer. Can you still be viewed as a red-headed stepchild when you are over twenty years of age? I’m not […]

Interview: Lucinda Williams on her AMAUK International Lifetime Achievement Award

January 14, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

With her collaboration with Charles Lloyd and “Lu’s Jukebox” album series Lucinda Williams keeps innovating. Lucinda Williams needs no introduction to Americana UK readers as her 40 years plus career could be viewed as a template […]