Martin Johnson

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 […]

Interview: Cristina Vane on playing McCabe’s Guitar Shop, delta blues and old-time music

April 15, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Attending Princeton and the challenges of clawhammer banjo and borrowing Wynonna Judd’s husband. Americana UK doesn’t normally interview artists who have only just released their debut record simply because their backstory isn’t normally sufficiently developed to […]

Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

April 12, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

The shock of writing a self-portrait and the joy of recording an Ink Spots tribute with John Prine. Who says you can’t teach a dog new tricks? Declan O’Rourke had built a respected career as a […]

The Jayhawks live at the Electric Ballroom, Camden - 16th September 2026

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

September 28, 2026 0

About a decade ago, I formulated a new genre based on a particular guitar sound that would for several years be heard on Radio 2 after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Bob Harris Country is […]

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

September 28, 2026 0

This time, Bluegrass Briefs features music from around the world and all across the Bluegrass tradition, from the rough and rowdy Scottish ways of Sociograss to the almost classical music of Triple Fiddle from Minnesota and […]

artwork for Jack Browning album "Painted Skies"

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”

September 28, 2026 0

London-born singer-songwriter draws on wide Western canvas to create solid sophomore release. Jack Browning’s debut album, Red Eye Radio (2023), may have flown under the AUK radar, but Keith Hargreaves recently clocked the imminent release of […]

Articles by Martin Johnson

Cajun Corner – Bobby Charles “Bobby Charles”

Interview: Lauren Housley on her Northern and americana roots

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

Interview: Cristina Vane on playing McCabe’s Guitar Shop, delta blues and old-time music

Interview: Declan O’Rourke on his friendship with John Prine, and working with Paul Weller

Live Review: The Jayhawks, Electric Ballroom, Camden – 16th September 2026

Bluegrass Briefs: Sociograss, Triple Fiddle, The Runaway Strings, Lindsay Lou

Jack Browning “Painted Skies”

Preview: Glasgow Americana Festival 2026, 30th September – 4th October

Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic