Robbie Cavanagh- What is Americana?
Anderson East said Americana is an orphanage for artists who don’t know where else to go and I definitely feel like one of those orphans.
Americana gives me home without boundaries. It gives me the freedom to create the music I want to make, without having to stick to the rules. I am able to explore outside of my comfort zone, and in fact, I’m encouraged to, and the theme that holds it together is that it’s absolutely timeless.
I grew up listening to artists that I couldn’t place in a genre. Elton John, James Taylor, REM, Counting Crows, Crowded House. They all had elements of country, rock, blues, folk but they didn’t seem to fall in a category. It’s only in recent years that I’ve realised that I’ve always listened to Americana and maybe always belonged there, and after digging out some of my old clothes, I’ve definitely been here before!
Americana doesn’t follow trends. When other styles fall in and out of fashion, it’s a constant that stands strong and presents real, honest music that will stand the test of time. But music aside, Americana is a community of artists that shows no prejudice or hate. It simply cares. That’s why it’s so special and that’s why it will always be around.
Americana gives me home without boundaries. It gives me the freedom to create the music I want to make, without having to stick to the rules. I am able to explore outside of my comfort zone, and in fact, I’m encouraged to, and the theme that holds it together is that it’s absolutely timeless.
I grew up listening to artists that I couldn’t place in a genre. Elton John, James Taylor, REM, Counting Crows, Crowded House. They all had elements of country, rock, blues, folk but they didn’t seem to fall in a category. It’s only in recent years that I’ve realised that I’ve always listened to Americana and maybe always belonged there, and after digging out some of my old clothes, I’ve definitely been here before!
Americana doesn’t follow trends. When other styles fall in and out of fashion, it’s a constant that stands strong and presents real, honest music that will stand the test of time. But music aside, Americana is a community of artists that shows no prejudice or hate. It simply cares. That’s why it’s so special and that’s why it will always be around.
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This year’s Bob Harris Emerging Artists of The Year for 2021, Robbie Cavanagh is an established singer-songwriter who’s soul lies in creating haunting yet beautiful music. Not defined by genres, Cavanagh intricate playing and emotive lyrics says enough of who he is. Championed by radio legend Bob Harris, who has supported Cavanagh by playing his music and live session on his radio show in the meantime an frequent guest at Bob Harris’s ‘Under The Apple Tree’ which has invited him to perform at festivals, showcases across both continents, the UK and USA. For two years, Cavanagh has also been part of the Chris Difford’s annual songwriting retreat, sponsored by The Buddy Holly Foundation writing with many successful writers from UK and USA. Cavanagh has played festivals and venues in the UK and USA including this year’s Americana Music Festival UK.
With already two album under his belt 2014 The State of Maine followed by 2017’s To Leave/To Be Left Cavanagh is now working on a new album. Find out more about Cavanagh music via the following link.. |