Americana Highways

2 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Americana Highways |John Antonio |Melissa Clarke

Should We Resume Livestreams? Times seem to be a little tough for everybody, and we are considering resuming Livestream shows from our Facebook page (and possibly Instagram).  This poll is to see how many folks are interested in playing, how many folks would tune in, and whether it’s a good idea at all.  Email us if you want to chat about it. Please take a quick second to let us know, here:

3 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Elise Cady |H. R. Gertner |Melissa Clarke |Americana Highways

Barbara Lynch where did you goBarbara Lynch grew up in small town in Southwestern Ontario which, if you’ve spent any time in the area you’ll know is as rural and rustic as it gets. On her new album, where did you go, Barbara Lynch shares stories and observations from that setting, which play out as songs that are the kind of back country music that the hearts of Americana music fans long for.

3 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Andrew Gulden |Americana Highways |Elise Cady

Mark “Nessie” Nesmith – A Sinner’s PrayerMark “Nessie” Nesmith has a new blues album A Sinner’s Prayer, an intermixture of Delta, Chicago, and Texas blues styles that Nesmith blends into an emotionally charged 12 original songs that journey through personal struggle, movin’ on, mortality, and above all, resilience.  All of this happens over skilled acoustic and electric guitar playing, an ace full band sound, and with a touch of wry commentary amidst the pain.

3 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Americana Highways |Melissa Clarke |Andrew Gulden

Vote For Favorite Album of March 2025 : Vote for three. Email us at [email protected] with “March poll” in the subject heading if we need to add your favorite to the list!Poll is open until the end of the day May 10.  Top winners will be featured in our playlists.   You can check out the playlist just below — please follow and heart it so the algorithm will share it to more music fans.

4 weeks ago | americanahighways.org | Americana Highways |John Antonio |Melissa Clarke |Andrew Gulden

Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill photo by Pamela Springsteen 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 favorite roots rock Americana artists to get to know more about them and what they’ve learned and experienced on the road for music.