In the plethora of music festivals, it’s like James Lee Burke is said of have remarked about writers in Missoula, Montana, that there’s one behind every parking meter. So, you take note of what’s unique about each festival. Richmond Folk […]
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James McMurtry began his Taos set singing, “Don’t be yelling at me when I’m cleaning my gun,” playing solo on acoustic 6- and 12-string guitars. He got our attention and instantly took command of the outdoor Amphitheater Stage at Taos Music […]
Fluent in rockabilly, blues, old-school country and Western swing, Wayne “The Train” Hancock backs it all with an undeniable rhythm. Whether he’s singing about murder, cheating, or heartbreak, you’re going to want to head to the dance floor and sway […]
Twenty years into his recording career, the most surprising thing about Wayne Hancock is the lack of surprise in his unwavering pursuit of hillbilly boogie. What might have looked like a faddish nod at the start of his career has […]
We’re back to radio this week, after a brief diversion into the wider world of the music business. I first met Jamie Hoover at the Strawberry Music Festival sometime in the 1990s. The fact that her show is syndicated on so […]
Fred Boenig has been in the “business” for many years and I admire his passion, honesty, and courage. That said, I feel that he’s a little harsh on the Americana Music Association and radio promoters. It should also be noted that Fred […]
Since I’ve been doing these interviews, I’ve been amazed by the intelligence and strong opinions of the radio personalities. This week’s — with Mike Trynosky of WCNI in Connecticut — is no exception. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start […]
Much was made of Wayne’s significance when first he broke into national consciousness with 1995’s “Thunderstorms and Neon Signs;” “Wayne the Train,” as he quickly was hailed, was a vital, prison farm-workshirted personification of bouyant juke joint swing. His battered […]
Wayne Hancock’s first studio record since 2001 offers nothing more or less than the usual Hancock fare: songs you can swing your gal around the dance floor to, songs you can swig your beer down to when she leaves you, […]
Somewhere about 1956, Wayne “The Train” Hancock turned off his radio and never turned it back on. What’s that? He’s not that old? Well, you couldn’t prove it by the Texan’s recorded output, including this live set from Austin’s fabled […]
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