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The Americans are a roots rock band from Los Angeles, California.

The Americans (band)
The Americans
The Americans performing in Lawrence, KS in 2016
Background information
OriginLos Angeles
GenresRock, Americana
Years active2010-present
LabelsLoose Music
MembersPatrick Ferris
Zac Sokolow
Jake Faulkner
Websitetheamericansmusic.com

History

The Americans formed in 2010. They have appeared on The Late Show (CBS) and on the TV series American Epic (PBS/BBC).[1][2][3][4] They contributed songs to the films Texas Killing Fields, A Country Called Home, and Little Glory, and the TV series No Tomorrow (CW).[5][6] In 2015 they backed up Nick Cave, Lucinda Williams, and Courtney Love at the 60th anniversary celebration of Allen Ginsberg's Howl.[7] The band's most recent album I'll Be Yours was released July 7, 2017 on Loose Music.[8][9]

Band members

  • Patrick Ferris — vocals, guitar
  • Zac Sokolow — guitar, banjo
  • Jake Faulkner — bass

Discography

  • I'll Be Yours (2017), Loose Music
  • First Recordings (2016)
  • Son of Rogue's Gallery (2013), Anti- compilation
  • Home Recordings (2012)
  • The Americans EP (2010)

References

  1. ^ Luppi, By Kathleen. "An Americans dream come true". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  2. ^ The Americans (2013-07-22), The Late Show with David Letterman, retrieved 2018-05-09
  3. ^ "New Jack White & Elton John Collaboration "2 Fingers Of Whiskey" Featuring In American Epic". Stereogum. 2017-05-15. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  4. ^ "Ashley Monroe and The Americans - Jubilee, The Sessions, American Epic, Arena - BBC Four". BBC. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
  5. ^ "Texas Killing Fields: Venice Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  6. ^ "'Texas Killing Fields' Soundtrack Released | Film Music Reporter". filmmusicreporter.com. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  7. ^ "LIVE: Beat This: Hal Willner Presents: A Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" With Music, Words, and Funny People at the Theater at the Ace Hotel (4/7/15)". FLOOD. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
  8. ^ "The Americans: I'll Be Yours (Album Review) | Folk Radio UK". Folk Radio Music Magazine - Folk, Acoustic, Americana, Alternative. 2017-07-07. Retrieved 2018-05-13.
  9. ^ "REVIEW: THE AMERICANS - I'LL BE YOURS (2017) - MaximumVolumeMusic". MaximumVolumeMusic. 2017-06-30. Retrieved 2018-05-13.