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Americana is a trail followed by those creating music that finds inspiration in country, folk and other rebel music. It's a trail followed by music lovers who want to discover authentic singer-songwriters who can capture the zeitgeist of our changing times. It's a trail where diverse musicians from around the world find a natural home for their music under the Americana umbrella. Based on documentary film interviews with leading musicians and music industry professionals, this book explores the illusive genre and movement that is Americana.And with so many music venues closed and incomes reduced, musicians speak of their hopes and fears for the future of the industry in challenging times.Extracts from interviews with: Emily Barker, Yola Carter, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Dave Cobb, Diesel, Bob Harris,Hayseed Dixie, Don Gallardo, Paul Kelly, Lindi Ortega, Larkin Poe, Kevin Welch, Wildwood Kin and many more.
Celebrating Rock's 60th Birthday, from the formation of the Rolling Stones and the heyday of the British Invasion to the spawning of the Reading Festival, this book explores the music history of the London clubs that were the engine rooms for British rock n roll. The Rolling Stones, the Who, Rod Stewart, Pink Floyd, The Faces, David Bowie and The Yardbirds are amongst the many acts who performed on the London club circuit at venues such as The Ealing Club, The Crawdaddy Club, The Bull's Head, The Half Moon, The Ricky Tick, The Marquee, The 100 Club, and the infamous Eel Pie Island Hotel. We revisit the days when Eric Clapton was God and Rock ruled the world. Play it Loud! Why is 2022 'Rock's...
Based on numerous interviews with leading musicians and music industry professionals, this book explores the illusive genre and movement that is Americana. From its historical roots in Country, Folk and other rebel music, the story of Americana music is told by those who are taking it in new directions today. With so many music venues closed and incomes reduced, musicians speak of their hopes and fears for the future of the industry in challenging times. Interviews with: Emily Barker, Yola, Troy Cassar-Daley, Kasey Chambers, Dave Cobb, Paul Kelly, John Murry, Lindi Ortega, Wildwood Kin and many more. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ralph Brookfield trained as a molecular physicist, worked as a freelance wr...
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