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Eleanor Buckland on Soundcheck Tricks and Her Dolly Parton “Co-Write”

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 By Mayer Danzig

Eleanor Buckland (credit - Laura Partain)

Singer-songwriter Eleanor Buckland of Lula Wiles, who has just released a solo album, talks about working as a nanny and competing in the Franklin County Fair Fiddle Contest when she was in the 2nd grade.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Eleanor Buckland, Lula Wiles

Liv Greene – Every Bright Penny

Thursday, May 28, 2020 By Shawn Underwood

Todd Snider used to say that some of the best advice he got about being a songwriter was to live your life to where you could pack up and be gone in 15 minutes. I don’t think that was so much recommending a vagabond life, but rather that you’re prepared to easily take advantage of […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Reviews Tagged With: Liv Greene, Lula Wiles

Mayer’s Picks – Best Albums of 2019, Boston/Dallas Edition

Wednesday, January 08, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

I’m fortunate to be able to explore and enjoy the music scenes of two cities – Boston and Dallas. Artists from both metropolitan areas have released some exceptional music this year. Here are a few favorites. Love it local. LOVE THAT DIRTY WATER (BOSTON YOU’RE MY HOME) LULA WILES, What Will We Do What Will […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Indie Rock, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Charlie Marie, Dead Flowers, Greg Klyma, Joshua Ray Walker, Lula Wiles, Ottoman Turks, Session Americana, Todd Thibaud, Vandoliers, Vincent Neil Emerson, Ward Hayden and the Outliers

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

Americana 2019: Mayer’s Picks (Part 2)

Thursday, September 26, 2019 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 Americana Music Awards and continuing through several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances from […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Foy Vance, Jaimee Harris, Jane Ellen Bryant, Jason Hawk Harris, Kevin Gordon, Lula Wiles, Phil Hummer, Ted Russell Kamp, William Prince

Americana 2019: Shawn’s Picks

Thursday, September 26, 2019 By Shawn Underwood

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 several days of showcases and panel discussions, it is a tremendous celebration of Americana music. Here are but a few of my favorite performers and performances […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Reviews, Roots Tagged With: Anna Egge, Chuck Mead, Della Mae, Emily Zuzik, Jim Lauderdale, Kevin Gordon, Lasers Lasers Birmingham, Leland Sundries, Leroy From the North, Lula Wiles, Mark Erelli, Ted Russell Kamp, The Wood Brothers

Monday Morning Video – Lula Wiles

Monday, September 09, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Folk trio Lula Wiles put out an exceptional album earlier this year. What Will We Do, their sophomore release, showcases for the breadth of their songwriting. In true folk fashion they shift effortlessly from pointed social commentary to candid personal reflection, surrounding catchy melodies with stellar musicianship and harmonies. Here are three favorites from the […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Videos Tagged With: Lula Wiles

Mayer’s Picks – The Best of 2019 (So Far), the Songs

Wednesday, July 03, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Canyon, Joshua Ray Walker (from the State Fair Records release Wish You Were Here) Talk about making a statement on your debut album.  Walker’s moving acoustic ballad is both a highly personal reflection on his father’s battle with cancer and his own desire to be a better person.  Simply stunning. Full Moon Goodbye, Michael McDermott […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Adam Carroll, Ariana Gillis, Charlie Marie, Dead Flowers, Hayes Carll, Jack Ingram, John Kilzer, Josh Ritter, Joshua Ray Walker, Liz Brasher, Lula Wiles, M. Lockwood Porter, Matthew Ryan, Michael McDermott, Reed Foehl, The Wild Reeds, Todd Thibaud

Mayer’s Picks – the Best of 2019 (So Far), the Albums

Thursday, June 27, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Orphans by Michael McDermott It speaks volumes about Michael McDermott’s songwriting prowess that the songs that make up Orphans were originally written for his last few albums but were left sitting on the shelf.  In some ways this is fairly relaxed record by McDermott standards, but it still packs a powerful emotional punch.  Key Tracks: […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Charlie Marie, Josh Ritter, Joshua Ray Walker, Lula Wiles, M. Lockwood Porter, Michael McDermott

My Mind Must Be Back in Boston – A Special Playlist

Friday, May 17, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Reckless Heart, Todd Thibaud (from the self-released Hill West) Singer-songwriter Todd Thibaud decamped to rural Vermont to craft his latest album. He returned to Boston with a collection of songs somber and introspective, no doubt reflective of the environment in which it was born.  Stark but nuanced arrangements play into the pensive nature of the […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Charlie Marie, Dennis Brennan, Greg Klyma, Lula Wiles, Nat Freedberg, Nate Leavitt, The Suitcase Junket, The Upper Crust, The White Owls, Todd Thibaud

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