In 2013, I attended the Americana Music Association Awards and Honors show at Ryman Auditorium. It was a memorable evening, to say the least, with some of the best Americana artists and legends on stage and in the audience. But the […]
In 2013, I attended the Americana Music Association Awards and Honors show at Ryman Auditorium. It was a memorable evening, to say the least, with some of the best Americana artists and legends on stage and in the audience. But the […]
The King of Twang-1958
Published on Jul 15, 2015 Economic slavery and the movement to elevate social media beyond a child’s play thing More music at: LIVEICEHOUSE.com Ish Herring – vocals PM Romero – guitar Lesedi – vocals Frank Reina – drums Jason Freese […]
There is something special that happens when an original talent begins to shine its light — letting the light move through into some shadowy places and dark corners. For singer-songwriter Erica Ambrin, it means allowing her audience to come with her on a journey […]
And he sent a note: “To all the fine people at NO DEPRESSION … congratulations on 20 years of a fine music / entertainment publication. Your writers are exceptional. Thanks also for not forgetting us ‘old timers’ and giving us […]
Carla Olson has a story to tell. It is about a landmark band gone unnoticed in the world of Americana and roots music. The story she tells of The Textones is a tale that captures, within the band’s all too […]
Girls Guns & Glory is something of a well-kept secret. They’ve been raging along with their own brand of American music out of Boston for the last nine years, delivering some of the finest in passionate roots, classic country, and […]
Austin-based singer-songwriter Brennen Leigh was born for country music. It is in her blood as sure as the Texas air she breathes. Therefore, her current IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign — for a new album honoring the music of honky-tonk legend Lefty […]
In a part of California where musical talent seems to grow like wildflowers, it would be easy to be overshadowed. But Patrick Carrico has distinguished himself with an authentic country sound, well-crafted songs and an engaging stage presence. He is now taking one of his […]
When Nashville based singer-songwriter Sarah Potenza was five years old, thanks to her parents’ good taste, she heard Joe Cocker sing the Leonard Cohen classic “Bird on a Wire.” In a recent interview she said, “I loved the sound of […]