Nashville singer-songwriter Amelia White recalls trying on Rod Stewart’s white silk jacket and the paradox of a bad early gig.
Peter Mulvey on His Annual Bicycle Tour and the Beauty of Discovery
Singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey reflects on a series of glorious fleeting moments and the mullet and twelve-string Gibson that powered his first gig.
Monday Morning Video – Dale Watson and Big Sandy
The Ameripolitan Awards, founded six years ago by musician Dale Watson, celebrate rockabilly, western swing, outlaw and honky-tonk music. You know, authentic music. This year’s event takes place in Memphis, TN with four days of entertainment from February 22nd through the 25th. The event culminates in the annual awards show, this year hosted by Watson […]
Readers’ Pick: Mandolin Orange – Tides Of A Teardrop
You picked Tides Of A Teardrop by, Mandolin Orange, as your favorite new release for the week of February 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 […]
Yola – Walk Through Fire
Yola Carter is well known in her native U.K., and soon she will be just as well known on this side of the big pond. While she has received some recognition stateside, her new album “Walk Through Fire†will no doubt put her front and center of the Americana scene. The album was produced by […]
Kelcy Mae Talks Touring in Mammaw’s Minivan and the Importance of Emergen-C
New Orleans singer-songwriter Kelcy Mae recalls a first gig that was “bizarre, terrifying and memorable” and describes her highly decorated rehearsal space.
Gurf Morlix on Avoiding Broken Guitar Strings and His Career Without Deadlines
Gurf Morlix shares Butch Hancock’s method for judging songwriters and recalls a band called The Plague and reveals his unique rehearsal space.
Monday Morning Video – Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away”
I’ve been revisiting some soul classics of late. High on my list is favorites is Dobie Gray’s uplifting “Drift Away”. Here’s Gray performing the song back in the 1970’s and a bonus video of Bruce Springsteen dusting it off in 2013.
Readers’ Pick: Amelia White – Rhythm Of The Rain
You picked Rhythm Of The Rain by, Amelia White, as your favorite new release for the week of January 25, 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 […]
Ted Russell Kamp – Walkin’ Shoes
With a resume that includes bass player, lead vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, Ted Russell Kamp could be a contestant on The Most Interesting Man In the World. Â Most of those talents are on display on his latest record, Walkin’ Shoes. The first cut, Home Away From Home, sets the pace properly with a walking, […]