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Unsung Heroes

Americana UK looks at those bedrocks of the genre who don’t get the recognition they deserve

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The Unsung Heroes of Americana – A&M studios, Los Angeles

October 14, 2021 Tim Martin 0
Regular contributor to these features, Tim Martin, takes a look at an iconic recording studio, closely linked to the sounds of Laurel Canyon. Some studios become linked to particular artists or musical genres. Abbey Road will […]
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The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Lloyd Maines, Producer & Multi-instrumentalist

September 30, 2021 Rick Bayles 0
Being the father of Natalie Maines, lead singer for The Chicks (previously the Dixie Chicks) may, in itself, be enough to qualify Lloyd Maines as an Unsung Hero of Americana but that’s not what earned him […]
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The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Bakersfield, California

September 16, 2021 Rick Bayles 0
We’re back from our Summer Break with a new article in our Unsung Heroes of Americana series and we’re kicking off with a big one – a whole city, as we celebrate the importance of Bakersfield, […]
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The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Elliott Roberts

July 22, 2021 Tim Martin 0
Rick Bayles, Editor of the Unsung Heroes series writes: “In this latest article in our “Unsung Heroes” series, Tim Martin takes a look at the career of Elliott Roberts. We’ve all heard the horror stories about […]
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Unsung Heroes of Americana – Vassar Clements, Fiddle Player

June 3, 2021 Rick Bayles 5
There are some that might question whether Vassar Clements can truly be described as “Unsung” when he has played on over 200 recordings, some forty of which are in his own name or as a featured […]

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The Song Remains: Augie Meyers (1940 – 2026)

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He created the signature sound of Texas with a British Vox electric organ With the passing of Augie Meyers in his sleep after a short illness on 7th March, the music of South Texas and San […]
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More People Should Really Know About: Meg Hutchinson

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It’s not often, when searching an artist on this site that the result is a big, unambiguous, Nothing Found. Safe to say then, that anyone familiar with Meg Hutchinson would have had to have gleaned their […]
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Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes “Homeaid”

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Musical tribute to his agricultural roots from Midwest storyteller. Cody Diekhoff (aka Chicago Farmer) grew up in an Illinois farming community in the tiny community of Delevan, and his grandparents were a pivotal part of his […]

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Interview: Lady Nade on being involved in a Netflix drama, inspiration, identity and mental health in music

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Runner-up in our readers’ poll for Best UK Artist in 2025, Lady Nade has steadily built a reputation as one of the most distinctive and emotionally resonant voices in UK roots music. Blending jazz, Americana, folk, […]
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Interview: Willie Nile keeps the light on for great American rock’n’roll

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I do a lot of my listening to music while out walking in the mornings, with or without a dog. The day after Willie Nile’s The Great American Light arrived in the mailbox, I popped the […]

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Track Premiere: The Deer’s Cry “Heal The Heart”

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The Deer’s Cry are a four piece – augmented on this song with a string section – of Celtic Harp, percussion, upright bass and banjo.  An unusual combination which lends itself to gentle and reflective folk […]
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Live Review: Morgan Wade + Karley Scott Collins, Sammy Harrison, O2 Forum Kentish Town, London – 25th March 2025

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Morgan Wade has just wrapped up her Europe leg of the ‘Obsessed’ Tour and made a stop in north London. Supported by Brighton-based songwriter Sammy Harrison and Nashville’s Karley Scott Collins, the London gig made for […]
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Bob Dylan & The Band “Forever Young” – Live at Seattle Center Coliseum

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Another Big Name (arguably – and I’d certainly agree – the biggest name) to catch up on, Bob Dylan is probably at least marginally someone that most readers of the site have at least a slight […]

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