Martin Johnson

Reece Sullivan “Middle Sea”

April 28, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Real bar band music from Arkansas and Louisiana from a seasoned road dog. I had not heard of 46-year-old Reece Sullivan until his self-released record ‘Middle Sea’ came whizzing through the ether and I suspect that, […]

Interview: M G Boulter on why Southend-on-Sea is key to his music

April 27, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

From Southend-on-Sea to the Albert Hall opening for Paul Heaton, touring with Simone Felice and back to Clifftown. Surprisingly, Southend-on-Sea has had a disproportionate influence on British music starting with Procol Harem in the ‘60s and […]

Cajun Corner – Bobby Charles “Bobby Charles”

April 23, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

Rick Bayles writes: “The second article in our new Cajun Corner series sees Martin Johnson talking about the debut album of one of the finest singers and writers of the Swamp Pop genre.” Bobby Charles, born Robert […]

Interview: Lauren Housley on her Northern and americana roots

April 21, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

How AMAUK and Folk Alliance helped develop americana music recorded in Rotherham and Sheffield This can be seen as a companion piece to the recent interview with Declan O’Rourke (here) as both he and Lauren Housley […]

Interview: Lifelong Nashville resident Stephen Flatt on his take on authentic country

April 19, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Taking 20 years to record his debut solo album with the cream of Nashville players After a 20 year career writing songs, playing music and sessions in Nashville, Stephen Flatt has finally released his debut solo […]