Author Archives: Mike Whitaker

John Johnson aka JJ

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

We’re saddened to note that  JJ lost his battle with cancer on 9th November 2017. It was a real pleasure to make music for him, and to even get to exchange a few words and watch him play on stage: from … Continue reading →

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Conquer4jj – thanks

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

A huge thanks to everyone who braved the weather for the Conquer4JJ concert up in Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir the other Sunday, and to the organisers. We had a blast, and we even managed to find the only break in the clouds for … Continue reading →

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Show time!

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

An update for those thinking about coming to see us at the Conquer4JJ charity concert tomorrow (Sunday 17th). We’re on Stage 1 at 17:05 for 45 minutes… but do come early to catch the rest of the bands!

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Live at Conquer4JJ – Sep 17

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

Another chance to catch us, in a(nother) very good cause! We’re at Conquer4JJ on Sunday 17th September, up at the Dirty Duck just off the A1 near Grantham. It’s a charity concert to raise funds for cancer treatment for Simply … Continue reading →

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Live on the riverbank

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

We’re live tomorrow (Saturday 19th) for a short but fun set at 5pm on the riverbank by Charters in Peterborough, as part of the two day Randall Rootz festival. Admission’s free, and it promises to be a great day out, … Continue reading →

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“Nobody’s Gonna Rain On Our Parade”

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

…but it wasn’t for want of trying! We had a fantastic evening at the Lancaster Club in Yaxley on Friday – despite the weather’s best efforts, folks stuck around through the rain for an hour and a bit of us. … Continue reading →

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Shop Update

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

There’s been an update to our merchandise shop. This is now managed through the excellent and very helpful Clothes2Order.

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More Gig Dates

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

We’re delighted to announce we’ve been invited to play on the Saturday of the Randall Rootz Festival on August 19th on the riverbank in Peterborough. You can catch us around 5pm for a 40 minute set of modern country greats, as … Continue reading →

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Cheaper t-shirts!

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

Good news! The classic black men’s and women’s t-shirts in our shop are now down to just £11.99 (due to an oversight for which Mike takes full responsibility!) – and it’s not too late to buy one to show your support for … Continue reading →

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“Badges, Posters, Stickers, T-shirts”….

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Mike Whitaker

…to quote the Dire Straits B-side. Want to show your support for Americana? You can now buy a range of items branded with the Americana logo from our shop! We’ve chosen to go with Spreadshirt – while it would be … Continue reading →

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