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John Perrin of NRBQ on Tympani Repairs and Believing That Something Will Happen

Tuesday, November 10, 2020 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Drummer John Perrin of NRBQ talks about getting banned from Enterprise rentals, bothering his parents, and double espressos.

Filed Under: Interviews, Pop, Rockabilly, Why It Matters Tagged With: NRBQ

Thriving Roots 2020 – Mayer’s Highlights

Friday, October 02, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

THE SCENE It’s a glass half empty, glass half full kind of situation. The Americana Music Association awards and conference is an event that I eagerly await and always enjoy every year (mild understatement). A chance to catch up with friends both old and new, gain some knowledge at the panel discussions, and, of course, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Thriving Roots

Remembering Sleepy LaBeef

Monday, December 30, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

One of my fondest musical memories was the time that Sleepy LaBeef got under-aged me and my younger brother into a club to see his show. I had been recently introduced to Sleepy’s music by a cousin, who himself was introduced to Sleepy’s music by music historian Peter Guralnick. I thought it would be fun […]

Filed Under: Blues, In Memoriam, Rock, Rockabilly, Videos Tagged With: Sleepy LaBeef

Americana 2019 – Chip’s Picks

Thursday, September 26, 2019 By Chip Frazier

Americanafest brings a plethora of artist and showcases together in Nashville each September to celebrate the year that was; and give a preview of the year to come. Here is my attempt to highlight but a few artists that caught my attention this year, although there are too many special performances to recount. The Vandoliers […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alt-Country, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, Indie, Indie Rock, Outlaw Country, Reviews, Rock, Rockabilly, Roots, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Aubrie Sellers, Jade Jackson, Jason Hawk Harris, Kelsey Waldon, Kendell Marvel, Lula Wiles, Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, Ted Russell Kamp, The Prescriptions, The Vandoliers, Yola

Mayer’s Playlist for Summer 2019, Part 2

Thursday, August 22, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Have You Seen My Girl, Todd May (from the self-released Let’s Go Get Lost) There are certain albums that were meant to be heard on vinyl.  While the latest from Todd May isn’t available in that format, one can hear both its inherent warmth and insistent crackle in every song – even when streamed or […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Rockabilly, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Beth Bombara, Eilen Jewell, Hannah Aldridge, Jason Hawk Harris, Joe Pug, Leland Sundries, Todd May

The 40 Acre Mule – Goodnight and Good Luck

Thursday, July 11, 2019 By Chip Frazier

There are many paths a band can take between inception and the first album (assuming they make it that far). The 40 Acre Mule chose to follow a simple formula. First they decided to kick ass and do it loudly. Second they played anywhere and everywhere people would listen, and made it a party. Third […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Reviews, Rockabilly, Roots, Soul/R&B, Up & Comers, Videos Tagged With: J.D. McPherson, The 40 Acre Mule, Vandoliers

Bambi Lee Savage – Berlin-Nashville Express

Thursday, May 09, 2019 By Shawn Underwood

Bambi Lee Savage started her music career on the control side of the mixing board, doing audio engineering for the likes of U2 and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. Over time, though, her creative outlet became the craft of songwriting and led her to singing and playing on the other side of the glass. […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Rockabilly, Roots Tagged With: Bambi Lee Savage

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

Mayer’s Playlist for January/February 2019, Part 2

Thursday, February 28, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Jingle and Go, Ryan Bingham (from the Axster Bingham Records release American Love Song) Ryan Bingham stretches out on American Love Song, offering up a roadhouse full of of songs about on love, political commentary and boisterous escapades. Opener “Jingle and Go” kicks things off playfully, recalling Little Feat with its intertwined piano and slide […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Outlaw Country, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Rockabilly, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Amy McCarley, Carsie Blanton, chatham county line, Dale Watson, Northern Belle, Ryan Bingham

Dale Watson on a Hand-Me-Down Tour Bus and Some Memorable Early Gigs

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

Eminent Honky-Tonker Dale Watson talks about rehearsing at shows, working on an assembly line and the best way to learn about music.

Filed Under: Americana, Country, Interviews, Outlaw Country, Rockabilly, Why It Matters Tagged With: Dale Watson

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