Martin Johnson

Interview: Lady Nade discusses her AMAUK nomination and the Music Venue Trust

January 6, 2021 Martin Johnson 0

Bristol’s own Lady Nade shares her joy at being nominated for Best Song Of The Year at AMAUK Awards 2021 and explains why she is a patron of the Music Venue Trust No one can argue […]

The Song Remains: Tony Rice 1951 – 2020

January 6, 2021 Martin Johnson 2

Legendary bluegrass artist and master acoustic guitarist Tony Rice passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2020 and his passing was appropriately announced via a statement by his friend of many years, and bluegrass and country music […]

Interview: Jerry Castle on recording with Rolling Stones saxophonist Bobby Keys

December 22, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

It isn’t very often that Americana UK gets the chance to bring a little bit of musical history to our readers first hand but that is exactly what happened when AUK’s Martin Johnson meet up with […]

Interview: Nero Kane discusses mixing Johnny Cash and Ry Cooder with Italian gothic

December 18, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Americana can have a very pervasive influence, weaving its magic in ways that may not at first appear obvious. Mixing the influence of Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt and the soundtrack work of Ry Cooder with […]

Bo Armstrong “Chasing Ballads” (Tough Cut, 2020)

December 17, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Bo Armstrong is a Texas-born singer-songwriter who has released his debut full-length album, ‘Chasing Ballads’, following his debut EP release in 2018. Fans of good quality songs that are part of the Texas and Austin tradition […]