How do you compile any list? Or in this specific case, how do you compile a list of the top 10 americana albums of the 21st century – a century when americana started getting more and […]
Here’s the unmistakeable sound of the great Steve Forbert, a favourite of Americana fans. ‘Fried Oysters’ begins with a warm, tuneful strum that finds a real foot-tapping rhythm. Over the guitar, Forbert’s distinctive voice, carrying just […]
Americana would not be the genre we have today without “The Hawk”. Legendary is an oft-misused term, particularly when applied to musicians, but it fits perfectly with Ronnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a musician who was born […]
Books Editor, Rick Bayles, writes – When Gordon submitted this latest article for his ‘Paperback Riders’ series neither of us knew it would, sadly, be his last. It has been a genuine pleasure to work with […]
A haunting collection of poetic psych folk from Milwaukee. Poetry has always been a rich source for songwriters, but this writer’s knowledge of American poets is most probably lacking. Milwaukee based pedal steel guitarist Will Hansen […]
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