If you’ve been a fan of the legend of Neil Young, you probably rejoiced when hearing about his long-rumored “Homegrown” album. Many of the songs have appeared elsewhere but an official release from Young’s critically acclaimed 1970s period (the album was recorded in 1974 and 1975) is surely a reason to get excited. Young calls […]
Will Hoge on The Tour Van in His Driveway and Why Tour Journals Are Important
Will Hoge talks about renting a rehearsal space from Todd Snider and why music is like the old roller coasters at Opryland.
Bonus Monday Video – Neil Young
Just ’cause….
Monday Morning Video – Todd Thibaud “4th of July”
Todd Thibaud’s “4th of July†isn’t about the holiday but it does capture an appropriate holiday sentiment, especially this year. As turbulent times swirl around us, sometimes it’s nice to find moments of peacefulness and contentment in our lives. There’s a guy on my street, he moves to the beat of a song And he […]
Readers’ Pick: Scroggins & Rose – Curios
You picked Scroggins & Rose – Curios as your favorite new release for the week of June 26, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2020 Robert Vincent – In This […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2020, Part 4
She’s a Self-Made Man, Larkin Poe (from Tricki-Woo Records Self Made Man) Rebecca & Megan Lovell pull no punches on their latest release. Self Made Man, their follow-up to 2018’s Grammy nominated Venom & Faith is a bruising rock album pure and simple. The sisters are old souls possessed by the spirit of the legendary […]
Darlin’ Brando – Also, too…
I think the best ones are located a mile or so out of town. Far enough that no one complains about the noise, but close enough you can still get home after, well, whatever. Budweiser and Miller are the Premium options at the bar and food comes from the microwave or deep fryer. I’m talking […]
John McCutcheon on $400 Days and the True Definition of Success
Prolific folk singer John McCutcheon talks about the dustbin of his writing archive and recalls playing a union gig when he was a teenager
Monday Morning Video – Brother Dege “Old Angel Midnight”
Louisiana blues artist Brother Dege celebrates the 10 year anniversary release of his Folk Songs of the American Longhair album with this special limited edition vinyl release. Says Dege of the album: This is an album that gestated over the course of 10 years, while I was broke and living in cheap motels, trailer parks, […]
Readers’ Pick: Bob Dylan – Rough and Rowdy Ways
You picked Bob Dylan – Rough and Rowdy Ways as your favorite new release for the week of June 19, 2020. New Releases Did we miss something? If you feel a new release is missing from our current poll, please let us know in the comments. Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2020 Robert Vincent – […]