Singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Drew Lawrence of the Dales talks about perseverance and follow-through and the band’s home studio decorations.
Cory Branan on “Jean Claude Damn Van” and What the Flatpickers Know
Singer-songwriter Cory Branan talks about lowering his standards on the definition of coffee and shares a songwriting tip .
Monday Morning Video – The Explorers Club
South Carolina-reared popsters The Explorers Club make a long overdue return to the road this fall, hitting select cities on the East Coast. If you like classic 1960’s-style pop songs that are dripping with harmonies, you’ll wanna check ’em out. Here’s a taste – “Run Run Run” from 2012’s Grand Hotel. While I generally stick […]
Americana 2022: Say What?!
One of my favorite things about attending music conferences and festivals are the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections from this year’s Americana Festival. I played the Tonight Show and all my mom’s friends stopped asking me what my other job was. Hayes Carll You are, by […]
Americana 2022: Mayer’s Picks (Part 2)
The Americana Music Association Conference and Awards made a welcome return from the virtual world this year. The annual event showcased several hundred artists who collectively illustrate the breadth of the Americana umbrella. Here are some of my highlights from Americana 2022. WILLIAM PRINCE A couple of songs at the Yellowstone round wasn’t enough so […]
Americana 2022: Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)
The Americana Music Association Conference and Awards made a welcome return from the virtual world this year. The annual event showcased several hundred artists who collectively illustrate the breadth of the Americana umbrella. Here are some of my highlights from Americana 2022. CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM Ingram is now in the category of “when you can […]
2022 Americana Music Awards
In what’s become a signature event in the roots music scene, the Americana Music Festival was back in full swing this year in the third week of September. Although unofficial events start on Tuesday, the traditional kick-off is the Americana Music Awards held on Wednesday night at the amazing Ryman Auditorium. It’s a chance to […]
Justin Toland Of Dirty Streets on Fast Food Value Menus and Their “Beautifully Boring” Rehearsal Space
Vocalist and guitarist Justin Toland of Memphis-based Dirty Streets talks about breaking down in their old tour van and the band’s first gig – where their future drummer was among the handful of people in the crowd.
Glenn Tilbrook on His Touring RV and Quitting His Last Day Job
Renowned singer-songwriter Glenn Tilbrook recalls a time when a show audience lent him a helping hand and shares the first song that he ever wrote (later recorded by Squeeze on their first EP).
Monday Morning Video – Billy Bragg
Billy Bragg is among the artists who released an album in 2021 and is finally able to support it with a tour in 2022. Bragg is about to hit the road through portions of the US and Canada (dates listed below) to showcase songs from The Million Things That Never Happened and, undoubtedly, others from […]