Fredrik Saroea talks about the basement speakeasy at his rehearsal space, how his 2020 album came to be, and sticking with his old crew.
Monday Morning Video – Vintage Steve Earle
Steve Earle just released Jerry Jeff in honor of the late Jerry Jeff Walker, the latest in his series of albums paying tribute to songwriters that have inspired him. Here’s a vintage clip of him reminiscing about several others, including Townes Van Zandt – for whom “Ft. Worth Blues” was written.
Readers’ Pick: Wreckless Strangers – When the Sun and a Blue Star Collide
You picked Wreckless Strangers – When the Sun and a Blue Star Collide as your favorite new release for the week of May 20, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 Pete Mancini – Killing the Old Ways (101 votes) David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75) Tody Castillo – Old […]
Folk Alliance International Conference 2022 – The Music
As I mentioned in my previous post, I had the privilege to attend this year’s Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City last week. There are all kinds of industry panels and how-to seminars, but for me the highlight is always the music. There are Official showcases, held in the various hotel ballrooms, and Unofficial […]
Folk Alliance International 2022 Conference
There is a long list of associations promoting music and providing resources to artist members and guests, from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (the Grammy people) down to local bluegrass organizations in the hollers of Appalachia. Most of them have some sort of festival or event as a fund-raiser, not only to […]
“The Sun” – a Premiere from Beth // James
It seems like there is a tremendous amount of pain and suffering in the world these days. In times like these, music can offer a welcome salve. The latest single from Austin’s Beth // James – the husband/wife duo of Mikaela Beth and Jordan James Burchill – provides such a musical moment. “The Sun” starts […]
Wesley Dean on Meeting Locals and Walking Many Roads
Nashville by way of Adelaide, Australia singer-songwriter Wesley Dean talks about taking a break from music, being patient, and carving his own way.
Monday Morning Video – The HawtThorns
Nashville’s The HawtThorns passed through NYC a few weeks ago to promote Tarot Cards and Shooting Stars, their latest release. The collection is a wonderful blend of roots and soul that is centered around KP Hawthorn’s powerful voice and Johnny Hawthorn’s magical guitar. Here’s “Let’s Get Together”, a fave from the album, performed live in […]
Readers’ Pick: Lyle Lovett – 12th of June
You picked Lyle Lovett – 12th of June as your favorite new release for the week of May 13, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 Pete Mancini – Killing the Old Ways (101 votes) David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75) Tody Castillo – Old Rodriguez (49) Sarah Borges – […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2022
Southern Intentions, Wood Willow (from the self-released Southern Intentions) Oklahoma’s Wood Willow – the duo of Becca Herrod and Joel Parks – introduce themselves in fine fashion with Southern Intentions, Wood Willow (from the self-released Southern Intentions). Their debut’s ten tracks shift effortlessly between between sweet (“You’ve Got Me”, “Birds”) and brooding (“On With the […]