Interviews Archives • Americana Highways

Interview: Moment/o/us: Talking the Present of Presence with Charlie Parr: Abraham Smith (of the Snarlin’ Yarns) and Charlie Parr Interview Each Other

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Americana Highways0

In an adventurous new twist for Americana Highways, here is one musician interviewing another: Abraham Smith (of the Snarlin’ Yarns) interviews Charlie Parr; and as it evolves, they also interview each other. Abraham Smith is a poet, educator, and mischief-in-chief improviser in the Snarlin’ Yarns. His most recent poetry collections are Bear Lite Inn (New […]

Interview: Robert Earl Keen Brings the Music to You with the Show ‘Western Chill’

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 Gary Schwind0

Robert Earl Keen is an artist who needs no introduction. You probably know him best for the hit “The Road Goes on Forever”, which has been covered by giants such as The Highwaymen and Joe Ely. That being said, he has plenty more under his belt, including 19 albums over the last 30 years. By […]

For Chris Hillman, Phases and Stages and “Time Between”

November 19, 2020November 20, 2020 Steve Wosahla0

As the days of the pandemic drag by, Fridays are important for Chris Hillman and his wife Connie. As a founding member of the Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Manasssas, Souther, Hillman and Furay and Desert Rose Band, Hillman can be found playing Trivial Pursuit on Skype. The bassist and mandolin player has a tradition with […]

INTERVIEW: Bruce Sudano Talks About His Songwriting Process And His New EP “Spirals Vol 2 : Time And The Space In Between”

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 John Michael Antonio0

Bruce Sudano is a singer-songwriter and music industry veteran who has garnered songwriting credits for songs by his late wife Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and others. His latest EP, Spirals Vol 2 : Time And The Space In Between was released on Oct 23 and stands as another […]

Key to the Highway: Johnny Nicholas

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Melissa Clarke0

Photo by Audrey Billups Americana Highways’ Key to the Highway series Fans always clamor to learn more about their favorite, most beloved musicians and those who travel with them. There’s such an allure to the road, with its serendipity, inevitable surprises, and sometimes unexpected discomforts. This interview series is a set of questions we are […]

Song Premiere: Harrow Fair “Sins We Made (Acoustic)”

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Melissa Clarke0

Americana Highways brings you this acoustic premiere of Harrow Fair’s song “Sins We Made” (Acoustic), due to be available on October 29, 2020 via Roaring Girl Records. This song was the title track of their release earlier this year. “Sins We Made (Acoustic)” is Andrew Penner on vocals, guitar and percussion, and Miranda Mulholland on fiddle and vocals. The […]

INTERVIEW: Nikki O’ Neill Talks About The Power Of Music And Her New Album “World Is Waiting”

October 22, 2020October 23, 2020 John Michael Antonio0

Nikki O’ Neill is a singer-songwriter and guitarist whose vibrant music encompasses Americana, soul, R&B, country, and the blues. Recently I spoke to her about her music and her new album , World Is Waiting. Our conversation, edited for length and clarity is below. Americana Highways : Who would you consider to […]

Key to the Highway: Jimbo Mathus

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Melissa Clarke0

Americana Highways’ Key to the Highway series Fans always clamor to learn more about their favorite, most beloved musicians and those who travel with them. There’s such an allure to the road, with its serendipity, inevitable surprises, and sometimes unexpected discomforts. This interview series is a set of questions we are asking some of our […]

Interview: Malin Pettersen Talks About Songwriting, American Music, And Her New Album “Wildhorse”

October 14, 2020October 14, 2020 John Michael Antonio1

Malin Pettersen is a Norweigan singer – songwriter / musician who is a rising star in both Nashville and the Nordicana movement. She has shared bills with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Brad Paisley, Jim Lauderdale, Colter Wall, Charlie Crockett, Kelsey Waldon, Mollie Tuttle, Erin Rae, Nikki Lane, and Jaime Wyatt and […]

Video Premiere and Interview: Adrian + Meredith “Even”

October 14, 2020October 13, 2020 Melissa Clarke0

Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of Adrian + Meredith’s song “Even,” from their forthcoming album Bad For Business due out in spring 2021. Bad For Business was tracked in Nashville, TN at The Yacht Shop; produced and mixed by Mark Robertson, engineered by Aaron Shafer-Haiss, with additional mixing by Shae Brossard and Scot Thiessen […]