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Nikki Hill on Touring with “Big Connie” and Believing in Herself

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Fiery rocker Nikki Hill talks about the vast array of day jobs that she’s had while building her career and finding rehearsal studios while touring.

Filed Under: Blues, Interviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Why It Matters Tagged With: Nikki Hill

Monday Morning Video – Dick Dale

Monday, March 18, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Another legend gone. Influential guitarist Dick Dale, an originator of the surf guitar sound, reportedly passed away over the weekend.

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Rock, Rockabilly, Videos Tagged With: Dick Dale

Readers’ Pick: Patty Griffin – Patty Griffin

Friday, March 15, 2019 By Tom Osborne

Patty Griffin - cover art

You picked Patty Griffin by, Patty Griffin, as your favorite new release for the week of March 8, 2019. Poll Results 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 2019 AMELIA WHITE – […]

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Patty Griffin

Todd Snider/Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3

Thursday, March 14, 2019 By Todd Mathis

The third installment of Snider’s Cash Cabin Sessions, entitled Cash Cabin Sessions, Vol. 3, leaves out Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Wait, what? Well, according to the liner notes included with this new release Snider had a demo recording session and a couple of sessions with Hard Working Americans already at the Cash Cabin, so […]

Filed Under: Reviews

Ray Benson on the Day Job He’s Had for 49 Years and an Eclectic First Gig

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Why It Matters Tagged With: Asleep at the Wheel, Ray Benson

Steve Poltz Shares a Dirty Little Secret and Explains What “Eff” Means

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Steve Poltz, troubadour, talks about being an opportunivore, touring like a millennial and why goats don’t play guitar.

Filed Under: Americana, Folk, Interviews, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Steve Poltz

Monday Morning Video – A Premiere from Dwayne Shivers

Monday, March 11, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

There’s something magical about the combination of grand piano and acoustic guitar. It’s a point well made by Atlanta ensemble Dwayne Shivers in this premiere of their song “Southern Breeze”. The group came together when singer-songwriter Micah Dalton grew tired of playing the solo artist game. Fast forward a few years and the group has […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Videos Tagged With: Dwayne Shivers

Readers’ Pick: Bobby Long – Sultans

Friday, March 08, 2019 By Tom Osborne

Bobby Long - Sultans (cover art)

You picked Sultans by, Bobby Long, as your favorite new release for the week of March 1, 2019. Poll Results 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 2019 AMELIA WHITE – Rhythm […]

Filed Under: Readers' Pick Tagged With: Bobby Long

Legendary Musician Dennis Coffey On Proving His Record Label Wrong and a Tip For Flying With Guitars

Tuesday, March 05, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Detroit musician Dennis Coffey, a member of the Funk Brothers and a distinguished solo artist and producer, talks about taking a break from music and the lesson to be learned from the experience.

Filed Under: Interviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Why It Matters Tagged With: Dennis Coffey

Mary Bragg on Changing the Oil and Being True to Herself

Tuesday, March 05, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Singer-songwriter Mary Bragg discusses her approach to rehearsals, touring with a French press and why she listens closely to her guitar strings.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Mary Bragg

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