It’s been 8 years since John Fullbright last released an album. For a Grammy-nominated artist headlining festivals, that’s an eternity. He has a new record coming out later this month, called The Liar, and it’s clear he put all that time to good use. He embraced a new band in the studio and developed a […]
Blue Moon Marquee – Scream, Holler & Howl
The unique Canadian duo Blue Moon Marquee is at it again with Scream, Holler & Howl, a release that proves that the duo owns the recipe to a fun, fantastic, genre-bending stew of their own design. The duo, which features A.W. Cardinal on vocals and guitar and Jasmine Colette on vocals and upright bass, captures […]
Freedy Johnston on Pink Floyd’s “Welcome to the Machine” and Lessons Learned at Early Gigs
Singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston talks about regaining the publishing rights to his early albums and quotes Jonathan Richman on his approach to rehearsals.
Pat Faherty and Tim Carman of GA-20 on “Yum Yums” and Side Hustles
Guitarist Pat Faherty and drummer Tim Carman of blues band GA-20 share the story behind the inside photo on their Crackdown album and recall the first gig that Tim played with the band.
Monday Morning Video – Candi Staton
Technically summer isn’t over yet, right? So let’s kick off the week with a fun summer jam from the soulful Candi Staton. This version of “Heart on a String” is from the 2011 Americana Music Awards and features an all-star band led by the one and only Buddy Miller.
Readers’ Pick: Will Hoge – Wings on My Shoes
You picked Will Hoge – Wings on My Shoes as your favorite new release for the week of August 26, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2022 Tami Neilson – Kingmaker (28 votes) The Sadies – Colder Streams (26) Parker Twomey – All This Life (24) The Deslondes – Ways & […]
Jonathan Terrell On “Sweet Maxine” and a Rough First Gig in Austin
Texas musician Jonathan Terrell talks about enjoying BBQ while on tour and playing Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” at honky-tonks in Texas as a kid.
Derek Hoke on the Call of the Cracker Barrel and a Tip for Live Performers
Nashville’s Derek Hoke talks about the first two songs that he wrote (in 9th grade) and the bar fight that broke out at his first gig.
Monday Morning Video – Sam and Dave
Let’s have a soulful start of the week courtesy of R&B legends Sam and Dave.
Readers’ Pick: Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Too Far
You picked Shemekia Copeland – Done Come Too Far as your favorite new release for the week of August 19, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2022 Tami Neilson – Kingmaker (28 votes) The Sadies – Colder Streams (26) Parker Twomey – All This Life (24) The Deslondes – Ways & […]