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Classic Americana Albums: Doug Sahm “Doug Sahm And Band”

May 17, 2023 Paul Kerr 2

By the time the 70s arrived, Doug Sahm already had several careers behind him. The original Texas cosmic cowboy, Sahm was a child prodigy (allegedly appearing on stage with Hank Williams aged just 11, back in […]

Interview: Trapper Schoepp on refreshing his folk credentials at Johnny Cash’s Cash Cabin

May 9, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

From Paul Brady to The Clancy Brothers Irish folk music is a very obvious influence. Trapper Schoepp is over ten years into his career which got a boost in 2019 when he gained a co-write for […]

The Song Remains: Chris Strachwitz (1931-2023)

May 9, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Arhoolie Records laid the foundation for the appreciation of American roots music. Chris Strachwitz, folklorist, musicologist and founder of Arhoolie Records died on 7th May from heart failure. There is no way of knowing how many […]

The Song Remains: Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023)

May 3, 2023 Martin Johnson 8

His songs reflect his personal experiences and love of Canada, but his music travelled the world. Gordon Lightfoot died on Monday, 1st May, in a Toronto hospital of undisclosed causes, having worked actively until 2022. It […]

Interview: Tom Ovans on why 4-track recording can still deliver music relevant to 2023

May 2, 2023 Martin Johnson 2

If you are born to be a musician and singer-songwriter you just keep doing what you do. Integrity is a rare thing in music, and it is something that artists who have it can easily lose […]

Something for the long weekend: Dolly Parton “Here I Am”

August 28, 2026 2

Well that’s it from us for this week, and what a sad week it’s been for not just the americana and country communities but for, well human decency. Plaudits can be cloying when someone moves on […]

Chris Murphy “Songs From the Trees”

August 28, 2026 0

A strong storytelling album, highlighted by good songs, exemplary playing and a fascinating soundscape. Chris Murphy was born into an Irish-Italian family in New York, growing up surrounded by a wide range of traditional music such […]

Classic Clips: Poco “High And Dry” – The Midnight Special, 1975

August 28, 2026 4

On January 24, 1975, Poco appeared on The Midnight Special, the popular late-night musical variety show that ran during the 1970’s. One of the six songs they performed that evening was High and Dry, an energetic […]