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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

Sweet Caroline – A Special Boston Playlist

Friday, November 09, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

By Degrees, Mark Erelli & Friends (from the benefit single By Degrees) Several of Mark Erelli’s longtime friends and collaborators join him for a special song written in response to the tragic gun violence in America. While the artists are an impressive group – Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Lori McKenna, Anais Mitchell, and Josh Ritter […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams Tagged With: Abbie Barrett, Anais Mitchell, Andrea Gillis, Bean Pickers Union, Bob Bradshaw, Charlie Marie, Honey Talk, Josh Ritter, Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, Roseanne Cash, Sarah Borges, Sheryl Crow, Tad Overbaugh, The Wolff Sisters

The Berkshires Seemed Dreamlike – A Special Boston Playlist (Part 1)

Thursday, May 10, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

All Be Gone, Buffalo Tom (from the Schoolkids Records release Quiet and Peace) One of rock and roll’s great debates is whether to burn out or fade away. There’s a third option, though. Buffalo Tom make the point that it is possible for rock and roll to mature gracefully while still maintaining an edge. In […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Barrence Whitfield, Buffalo Tom, Josh Buckley, Mark Erelli, Matthew Stubbs, Patrick Coman, Watts

Shamrock Shakes and Oxycontin – A Special Boston Playlist, Part 1

Thursday, May 05, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

The musical ground in Boston and New England has been especially fertile this year. We’ve already seen some outstanding releases by artists that run the gamut from long-time favorites to incredibly talented newcomers, with plenty more undoubtedly to come. To that end, here is the latest installment in our periodic series highlighting Boston and New […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Blues, Country, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Soul/R&B, Streams Tagged With: Boston Playlist, David Champagne, Dietrich Strause, Julie Rhodes, Lula Wiles, Mark Erelli, Nate Leavitt, You Won't

The Twangville 2016 Release Preview, Boston Edition

Thursday, January 21, 2016 By Mayer Danzig

One of the great things about living in Boston is all the great music that emanates from the musicians that call that area home. Here is just a sampling of the great music expected out of Boston and New England this year. BOUND TO MEET THE DEVIL by JULIE RHODES(26 February) Rhodes makes a statement […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Folk, Rock, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Julie Rhodes, Mark Erelli, Parsonsfield, Sarah Borges, The Suitcase Junket

Just Another Band Out of Boston: A Special Boston Playlist

Wednesday, September 10, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

Here is the latest installment in our periodic series highlighting Boston and New England artists. (View the complete series here.) Mark Erelli (from the Hillbilly Pilgrim Records release Milltowns) Erelli pays loving tribute to his hero and mentor, the late folk musician Bill Morrissey. With the help of some talented friends — including Peter Mulvey, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Abbie Barrett, Andy Santospago, Boston Playlist, Dan Blakeslee, Josh Buckley, Mark Erelli, Tony Savarino, Township, Watts, Will Dailey

Bonus Video Playlist — Upcoming Shows in Boston

Monday, June 02, 2014 By Mayer Danzig

It’s an embarrassment of riches this week in Boston! As noted earlier, we’re kicking things off with Lydia Loveless and the Old 97’s tonight. Tuesday we’ve got the long overdue return of Matthew Ryan (Atwood’s Tavern). Thursday we’ve got the Curtis Mayflower (Atwood’s Tavern) and The Suitcase Junket (house concert). Friday is the equally long […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Bluegrass, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Della Mae, Mark Erelli, Matthew Ryan, Mia Dyson, The Curtis Mayflower, The Silks, The Suitcase Junket, Will Dailey

Music with a Purpose: Songs for the World’s Bravest Kids

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 By Mayer Danzig

This post continues our series of posts about music that serves a higher purpose. This music reaches beyond pure listening enjoyment, raising awareness about important issues that affects countless people in their day-to-day lives. Alastair Moock had built a successful career as a folk musician when cancer struck. It didn’t strike him, but rather his […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Alternative, Folk, Reviews Tagged With: Alastair Moock, Aoife O'donovan, Chris Smither, Mark Erelli

Music With a Purpose: Joey’s Song, Volume 2

Thursday, September 27, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Musicians have a long tradition of giving. Sure, they give to all of us with the music that they share. Yet they also have a penchant for supporting meaningful causes. Over the next few weeks we will highlight several releases that demonstrate this giving spirit. You’ve got to admire perseverance, especially in pursuit of a […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Pop, Reviews, Streams Tagged With: Freedy Johnston, Gary Louris, Mark Erelli, Mark Olson, Roseanne Cash, Sam Llanas, Star and Micey, The Baseball Project, the Bodeans, The Knack, Trespassers William, Wisely

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Polls

What is your favorite new release for week of May 23?

  • Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’ – Room On The Porch (50%, 9 Votes)
  • SteelDrivers – Outrun (17%, 3 Votes)
  • Silverado – Texas 42 (11%, 2 Votes)
  • Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane – Double Takes (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Andy Frasco & The UN – Growing Pains (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Ken Pomeroy – Cruel Joke (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Marc Ribot – Map of a Blue City (6%, 1 Votes)
  • Evan Bartels – To Make You Cry (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Jeffery Broussard & the Nighttime Syndicate – Bayou Moonlight (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Amble – Reverie (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Florry – Sounds Like… (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Jess Kerber – From Way Down Here (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 18

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