Hardly a day goes by when I’m not visiting YouTube multiple times, and it’s usually to search for music-related clips or the occasional instructional video on things like how to clean my Magic Bullet smoothie maker, fix a busted radiator hose, […]
Diamonds and Whiskey seem to define North Carolina grit with the dark blues and soul-drenched delivery of the music featured on their new album, Dark Country Voodoo. Indeed, the brainchild of artistic power duo Jenny Webb and Von Bury bring a delectable blend […]
Acting Natural are ready for a stunning night of enchanting tunes at Rockwood Music Hall tomorrow, July 25th. Kicking off their set at 11pm, the group are definitely ones to watch in the New York scene…and trust us, there are […]
Recently I was at a music camp in New Hampshire, playing Appalachian old-time tunes on a porch with a few other musicians. Someone suggested a tune called “Indian Ate the Woodchuck,” which is one of my favorites, but I was […]
Old Crow Medicine Show Electric Factory Philadelphia, PA 7/24/2018 So it seems Philadelphia really likes bluegrass. At last years Philly Folk Fest there were multiple examples of bluegrass, newgrass, stringband, or whatever else kind of music you want to […]
Paulo Franco charms our ears once again with a double dose of musical love today. Revealing 2 new pieces Richmond’s Just Fine,” and “El Rey Y Su Cadillac,” today, he brings his bluesy-alt-rock goods that has us craving more within every […]
The musical range and versatility of vision the Kruger Brothers have brought to American music, from the bluegrass and Appalachian music they came to America to grow with, through their association with Doc Watson and Merlefest, to their building of […]
Heaven’s just a sin away. Actually, just a few seats. Kelly Willis had made a hit of the Kendalls’ “Heaven” tune some time ago. She had quick success in interpreting others’ songs as well as doing some fine songs of […]
In advance of his debut studio full-length, folk artist Dylan Walshe has had a video made for his song “Death Dance.” Pieced together with live performance bits taken from Dylan’s tour with Flogging Molly and the Muddy Roots Festival in […]
The Americana Music Association announced today that Rosanne Cash will be the recipient of its “Spirit of Americana” Free Speech Award for 2018. The award, presented in partnership with the First Amendment Center, recognizes Cash’s work advocating for artists’ rights, […]
