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Americana Music Conference 2013: The Awards Show

Wednesday, October 23, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members, artists and music fans together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through four days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Any discussion of the Americana Music Conference has to begin with […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, News Tagged With: Buddy Miller, Dan Auerbach, Dr. John, Emmylou Harris, Jim Lauderdale, John Fullbright, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Larry Campbell, Robert Hunter, Rodney Crowell, Shovels and Rope, Stephen Stills

Monday Morning Video: Punch Brothers

Monday, December 03, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Twangville was in the house when the Punch Brothers played a short set at CMT Studios during the Americana Music Conference this past September. A pretty darned impressive performance.

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Bluegrass, Videos Tagged With: The Punch Brothers

Monday Morning Video: The Mavericks at the Americana Music Awards

Monday, November 12, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

PBS will be featuring highlights from the 2012 Americana Music Awards on the Austin City Limits program this week. Look below for the performances in the episode, all recorded at the awards ceremony held September 12 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Here’s a preview: the reunited Mavericks tearing up the Ryman with a […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Rock, Videos Tagged With: The Mavericks

Monday Morning Video: 2012 Americana Music Conference Highlights

Monday, October 22, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

As we wrap up our 2012 AMA coverage, here is a playlist highlighting some of the official showcases. We kick things off with a special treat — Richard Thompson telling an amusing story about Robert Plant. We move quickly into the tunes with Hayes Carll, Jason Isbell and Patterson Hood paying tribute to Levon Helm […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Al Anderson, Buddy Miller, Caitlin Rose, Hayes Carll, Jason Isbell, Lee Ann Womack, Levon Helm, Patterson Hood, Paul Thorn, Richard Thompson, Robert Ellis, Wanda Jackson, World Famous Headliners

Americana 2012: Say What?!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

One of my favorite things about attending music conferences and festivals is the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections. I’m always impressed, and so is my accountant, when someone is able to translate my music. Richard Thompson on other artists covering his songs. He wrote a song […]

Filed Under: Americana Music Conference, Reviews

Monday Morning Video: 2012 Americana Music Awards

Monday, October 15, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

As part of our re-cap of the 2012 Americana Music Conference and Festival, here are some highlights from the Americana Awards show. We bookend our collection with the all-star version of “The Weight,” a tribute to Levon Helm. We open with Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Richard Thompson, Brittany Howard and others rehearsing “The Weight” for […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Videos Tagged With: Alabama Shakes, Bonnie Raitt, Brittany Howard, Buddy Miller, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, John Hiatt, Lee Ann Womack, Levon Helm, Richard Thompson, The Band, Tom T Hall

Americana 2012: The Sounds, Part Two

Friday, October 12, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members and artists together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through four days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Songs of Big Star As soon as Richard Thompson finished his official showcase, […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Al Anderson, Amanda Shires, Anthony da Costa, Audley Freed, Big Star, Brendan Benson, Chris Stamey, Emmylou Harris, Gary Louris, Jason Isbell, Jody Stephens, John Davis, Kasey Anderson, Kasey Chambers, Mike Mills, Phil Madeira, Shane Nicholson, Shawn Camp, Shawn Mullins, Superdrag, World Famous Headliners

Americana 2012: The Sounds, Part One

Thursday, October 11, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members and artists together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through four days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Richard Thompson Any AMA report has to start and end with Richard Thompson. […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Billy Joe Shaver, Buddy Miller, Lee Ann Womack, Luke Doucet, Patrick Sweany, Richard Thompson, Wanda Jackson, Whitehorse

Americana 2012: The Scene

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members and artists together in Nashville for its annual conference. Starting with the annual Americana Music Awards and continuing through four days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. The Americana Music Awards Any discussion of the AMA Conference has to start […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Amanda Shires, Anthony da Costa, Bonnie Raitt, Booker T Jones, Brandi Carlile, Buddy Miller, Caitlin Rose, Charlie Faye, Chris Stamey, Colin Gilmore, Corb Lund, Darrell Scott, Don Was, Emmylou Harris, Guy Clark, Hayes Carll, Jacob Dylan, Jason Isbell, John Fullbright, John Hiatt, Kasey Chambers, Kenny Vaughn, Larry Campbell, Lee Ann Womack, Lera Lynn, Levon Helm, Mike Mills, Nick Lowe, Patterson Hood, Paul Thorn, punch brothers, Richard Thompson, Robert Ellis, Sara Watkins, Shane Nicholson, Shovels and Rope, Steve Earle, Steve Forbert, The Mastersons, Tom T Hall

Americana Music Festival – What I Heard

Tuesday, October 09, 2012 By Shawn Underwood

In addition to the awards ceremony, the AMA puts on a pretty hot music festival for the 3 days following the ceremony.  It’s a great chance to see some old favorites and hear some up & coming artists.  Grouped by the “how” I heard them versus the “where” or “when” here are some of the […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: AMA Festival

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