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 and on the TV series American Epic.[1][2][3][4] Their music was featured in the films Texas Killing Fields, A Country Called Home, and Little Glory, and the TV series No Tomorrow.[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 debut album, I'll Be Yours, released July 7, 2017 on Loose Music, debuted at #15 on the UK Americana Top 40 and #19 on the Indie Breaker's chart.[8][9][10][11] Stand True, the band's second album, released on Loose Music on May 6, 2022, debuted at #25 on the Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40.[12][13] On July 21, 2023 the band released Strays, an EP.[14]

Band members

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

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Luppi, Kathleen. "An Americans dream come true". Los Angeles Times. 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.
  10. ↑ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
  11. ↑ "Official Independent Album Breakers Chart Top 20 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-05-21.
  12. ↑ "The Americans Release 'Stand True' LP on Wave of Praise". Milestone Publicity | Music PR. Retrieved 2022-06-21.
  13. ↑ "Official Americana Albums Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  14. ↑ "The Americans Announces New EP "Strays", Shares New Song "When You Get Back"". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-12-13.


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