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BJ Barham on 99 Cent Menus, Turtleneck Sweaters, and Minor Brushes with Catastrophe

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 By Mayer Danzig Leave a Comment

American Aquarium’s BJ Barham shares a touring tip to avoid cops and break-ins, reveals the one thing that he has refused to give up, and talks about why it is important to surround yourself with the right people.

Filed Under: Americana, Interviews, Rock, Why It Matters Tagged With: American Aquarium, BJ Barham

Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2016

Wednesday, December 28, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are a few more favorites from 2016. Midnight MotelJack Ingram Rangers & ValentinesTrapper Schoepp Teens of DenialCar Seat Headrest Burn Something BeautifulAlejandro Escovedo Kicked Out of EdenJavier Escovedo My Way HomeEli ‘Paperboy’ Reed Cold SnapAnthony D’Amato LakesideEric Ambel Eric BachmannEric Bachmann The RevealerJesse Dayton BlindfallerMandolin Orange RockinghamBJ Barham American BandDrive-By […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Best of Year, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Indie, Pop, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Alejandro Escovedo, Anthony D'Amato, BJ Barham, Brett Harris, Brett Newski, Car Seat Headrest, Carsie Blanton, Drive-By-Truckers, Eli Paperboy Reed, Eric Ambel, Eric Bachmann, Foy Vance, J Marco, Jack Ingram, Jameson Elder, Javier Escovedo, Jesse Dayton, Mandolin Orange, National Park Radio, Pinegrove, Sammy Walker, Sara Watkins, The Last Bandoleros, The Westies, Trapper Schoepp, We/Or/Me, Zach Schmidt

Americana 2016: The Sounds, Part 1

Wednesday, October 05, 2016 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. SHANE NICHOLSON I caught Australian singer-songwriter Shane Nicholson three times over […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B Tagged With: BJ Barham, Eric Ambel, Jack Ingram, Shane Nicholson, The Bottle Rockets, William Bell

Mayer’s Playlist for July/August 2016, Part 3

Wednesday, August 31, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Stay Gold by Butch Walker The opening guitar riff of the lead-off track sets the tone right out of the gate: Butch Walker is ready to rock. His last album, 2015’s Afraid of Ghosts, was a somber and moving reflection on the loss of his father. After the catharsis that came […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: American Aquarium, BJ Barham, Butch Walker, Carsie Blanton, Chelle Rose, Liz Longley, Terra Lightfoot

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