| Gothic Americana | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | Country music, gothic rock |
| Cultural origins | 1980s, United States |
| Typical instruments | Guitar - Bass - Electric bass guitar - Dobro - Electric guitar - Steel guitar - Pedal steel guitar - Mandolin - Banjo - Double bass - Fiddle - Piano - Electronic keyboard - Drums - Drum machine - Synthesizer - Keyboard - Harmonica - Vocals |
| Mainstream popularity | Largely underground |
| Other topics | |
| Culture - List of years in country music | |
Gothic Americana is a style of alternative country that fuses Americana music (neotraditional country, progressive country, outlaw country, country rock, rockabilly, folk rock, bluegrass music, blues, rhythm and blues) with elements of gothic rock, gothabilly, psychobilly, deathcountry. The main representatives of that music are the musicians of Denver music scene: 16 Horsepower, Wovenhand, Lilium, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Jay Munly, as well as other American (Willard Grant Conspiracy, Reverend Red) or even European bands (Helldorado).