Skail (an old Scots word meaning to disperse, scatter and sail over water) is a three song EP written and recorded in MacWatt’s home in London during the Coronavirus pandemic. While not an American, Scottish Malcom MacWatt perfectly encapsulates Americana music, particularly the voice and sound of the Appalachian region. MacWatt plays all of the […]
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Americana Highways had a chance to talk to producer Brad Jones, who’s produced and/or mixed albums for Marshall Crenshaw, Chuck Prophet, Hayes Carll, Josh Rouse, Allison Moorer, Dolly Parton, Tommy Womack, the Autumn Defense, Tim Easton, John Prine, Justin Townes Earle, among many others. We really wanted to hear how he worked. AH: I saw […]
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Davis Raines’ new album Turquoise and Silver was recorded at DMI Studio B Delta State University with production by Tricia Walker for Big Front Porch Productions. Along with singing, Raines played guitars, with producer Tricia Walker also supplying the album with keyboards, guitar, mandolin, percussion, and vocals. Additionally, Pamela Jackson provided vocals, Mark MacKenzie played […]
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photo by Dave Hensley Americana Highways had the opportunity to have a phone conversation with producer Walt Wilkins on his way to play a house concert in Stephenville, Texas. We spoke about his life as a songwriter, producer, modern day poet and troubadour. Americana Highways: What were some of your early influences? Walt Wilkins: Well, […]
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Tyler Childers was welcomed back to Eastern, KY with open arms and loud voices singing his songs. I had the opportunity to see Childers on the opening night of his three night run at the Appalachian Wireless Center in Pikeville, KY, where Childers was celebrating the upcoming New Year and the end of his Country […]
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Viral star Zach Bryan came to the small town of Pineville, KY play his songs, and the 30 degree weather didn’t stop over 400 people from attending the show. Originally, Bryan was supposed to play at The Butcher’s Pub in Pineville, but according to bar manager and concert organizer, Cole Atkinson, there was too much […]
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Sydney Adams took the stage at Austin City Saloon in Lexington to cheer up UK fans after their loss to Florida. Anderson Elswick (who is working on his debut album) shared the stage with Sydney on a cover of Johnny Cash and June Carter’s “Jackson.” Solo, Adams entertained with crowd pleasers like Shania Twain’s “Any […]
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New artist Chris Blake brought his brand of country music to the Cumberland River Tavern in Pineville, KY. Blake performs music he was raised on such as Conway Twitty, Keith Whitley, and Travis Tritt, along with his modern inspirations of Eric Church, Luke Combs and Tyler Childers. Blake is man that likes to have a […]
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