The Americans perform original rock & roll rooted in rural blues, rockabilly, and Appalachian folk music. Formed in Los Angeles in 2010, they have completed five tours and have shared billing with the likes of T Bone Burnett, Patty Smith, and the Grammy and Oscar-winner Ryan Bingham. The Americans are: Patrick Ferris (vocals, guitar), Jake Faulkner (double bass), Zac Sokolow (electric guitar, banjo), and Tim Carr (drums).