Guy Clark

Various Artists “Old No. 1 Revisited”

March 30, 2026 Richard Parkinson 2

Americana family pays fulsome tribute to a true classic of the genre. In an interview published in the February 2026 edition of Uncut, Emmylou Harris is quoted saying, “It’s because of Guy [Clark] and Townes [van […]

The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Paul Kerr

October 9, 2025 Paul Kerr 2

Jeez! You sign up to Americana UK, thinking you’re on the road to hobnobbing with the stars in the VIP area at gigs, and then you’re thrown a curveball. Your top ten americana songs? First off, […]

The Top 10 Americana Songs of All Time: Martin Johnson

October 2, 2025 Martin Johnson 18

Everybody loves a list, except perhaps the person whose job is to write it in the first place. Picking the top 10 songs in a genre that is known for the quality of its songwriting is […]

For The Sake Of The Song: Sam Bush “Carcinoma Blues”

September 22, 2025 Martin Johnson 0

Sam Bush has long been regarded as one of the leading exponents of the mandolin and fiddle, and with New Grass Revival, he helped develop the progressive bluegrass genre. For the last thirty years, he has […]

Book Review: Tamara Saviano “Poets and Dreamers: My Life in Americana Music”

September 10, 2025 Tim Martin 0

Firstly, who is Tamara Saviano? Her website describes her as “an author, producer and creative ringleader.” Her productions focus mainly around tribute albums, including the excellent ‘This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark’ and […]