England’s career began in Chicago in the early '90s with his seminal roots/country ensemble, House Afire. Since that time, England has drifted around ghost towns of southern Illinois, soaking in his environment’s tradition and culture, and channeling that inspiration into what has become an American History major’s ideal folk rock band.

Backed by the Salt Kings (Ron Johnson on bass, Charlie Tabing on guitar, Dana Spalt on drums), England has been touring in support of his latest album, The Amazing Oscar Micheaux. The album tells the story of Micheaux, an early 1900s African American filmmaker and author from Metropolis, Illinois

Written by Michael Dauphin.