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Dr. John – Locked Down

Friday, May 18, 2012 By Bill Wilcox

Dr. John is an institution.  With his characteristic mystical groovy-gumbo-voodoo schtick and funky keyboard playing, he has been a force in American music since his groundbreaking Gris-Gris in 1968.  His early 1970s work, including Dr. John’s Gumbo and In the Right Place were instant classics.   A gifted piano (and occasional guitar) player, Mac Rebennack, or Dr. John, […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Reviews, Rock, Roots, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Americana, Dan Auerbach, Dr. John, New Orleans, Rock, Roots, The Black Keys

Carolina Chocolate Drops – Leaving Eden

Tuesday, March 06, 2012 By Bill Wilcox

The Carolina Chocolate Drops, whose informal folksy jug band approach belies a talent pool that is seemingly bottomless, have added another gem to their already stellar catalogue with Leaving Eden.  The Drops, who in their live shows recreate the look and feel of a turn-of-the 20th century string band but with the anachronistic addition of human “beatbox” vocal percussionist […]

Filed Under: Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Roots Tagged With: Buddy Miller, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Country, Folk, Reviews, Roots

Otis Taylor – Contraband

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 By Bill Wilcox

Otis Taylor and Corey Harris may be the most creative blues musicians active today. And with Harris spending much of his time exploring other musical avenues, that leaves Taylor pretty much in a class by himself as an avant-garde bluesman.  His moody, atmospheric yet beautiful recordings are a welcome change from the many younger musicians trying […]

Filed Under: Blues, Genres, Reviews, Roots Tagged With: Alvin Younblood Hart, Blues, Corey Harris, Guy Davis, Keb Mo, Otis Taylor, Roots

It Burns When I Pee

Friday, November 16, 2007 By Tom Osborne

As my Pa always told me, “When the goin’ gets tough, the tough get goin”. You could say that about our new favorite urinary tract inspired podcast hosted by THE MAN, Blake Clayton. That’s right, let it burn, burn, burn. If you haven’t heard the IBWIP podcast before, it covers the best in Punktry, Psychobilly, […]

Filed Under: Country, Podcasts, Roots Tagged With: blake clayton, Country, itwip, Podcasts, Roots, wayne hancock

Bill Williams, Artist Discovery (and Giveaway!)

Friday, November 09, 2007 By Tom Osborne

**NOTE: Contest is now closed. You can still participate but will no longer be eligible for the giveaway.** DC area artist Bill Williams, whom you may have previously seen in the capitol area with such bands as Last Train Home, Kevin Johnson and the Linemen and The Grandsons, recently released his first solo effort. The […]

Filed Under: Americana, Contests, Discovery, Reviews, Roots, Up & Comers Tagged With: Americana, bill williams, Contests, Reviews, Roots

Reader’s Pick: Steve Earle, “Washington Square Serenade”

Saturday, October 20, 2007 By Tom Osborne

With 45% of the votes, you chose the Steve Earle‘s Washington Square Serenade as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Steve Earle videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!

Filed Under: Rock, Roots, Videos Tagged With: Rock, Roots, Videos

Reader’s Pick: Mark Knopfler, “Kill to Get Crimson”

Saturday, October 20, 2007 By Tom Osborne

With 44% of the votes, you chose the Mark Knopfler‘s Kill to Get Crimson as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Mark Knopfler videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!

Filed Under: Folk, Rock, Roots, Videos Tagged With: Folk, Rock, Roots, Videos

Reader’s Pick: Joe Henry, “Civilians”

Saturday, September 22, 2007 By Tom Osborne

With 68% of the votes, you chose the Joe Henry‘s Civilians as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Joe Henry videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!

Filed Under: Folk, Rock, Roots, Videos Tagged With: Folk, Rock, Roots, Videos

Mark Knopfler + More, Album Previews

Tuesday, September 18, 2007 By Tom Osborne

Mark Knopfler, ‘Kill To Get Crimson’ (Partial CD) Proving to be anything but dire, Mark Knopfler releases Kill to Get Crimson a solo effort on the heels of 2006’s smash album All The Roadrunning with Emmylou Harris. With his signature acoustic swagger Knopfler is as good as he’s ever been. Be sure and check out […]

Filed Under: Folk, Rock, Roots, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Folk, Rock, Roots, Streams, Videos

Joe Henry + More, Album Previews

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 By Tom Osborne

Joe Henry, ‘Civilians’ (Full CD) Joe Henry has produced records for Ani DiFranco, Aimee Mann, Bettye LaVette, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint and the forthcoming Mary Gauthier album. His production credits also include a Grammy for producing Solomon Burke’s “Don’t Give Up On Me”. Civilians marks his tenth album and second with Anti Records. File […]

Filed Under: Downloads, Folk, Rock, Roots, Streams Tagged With: Downloads, Folk, Rock, Roots, Streams

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