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FAI Conference 2023 – Musical Highlights

Thursday, February 09, 2023 By Shawn Underwood

As I noted yesterday, the Folk Alliance International conference is one of my annual highlights. A big reason for that is the vast offering of musical performances; last year there were over 150 official showcases, and over 1000 private showcases in just 4 days. This year probably topped that. Clearly I didn’t make it to […]

Filed Under: Folk Alliance Tagged With: Adrian+Meredith, Alice Howe, Amy Speace, Bandits on the Run, Freebo, Jackson Emmer, Jaimee Harris, Larry and Joe, Phoebe Hunt, Steve Poltz, Talisk, The Magpies, The Rough and Tumble, The Scooches

AmericanaFest 2022 – Todd’s Rundown

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 By Todd Mathis

Americanafest is a beast like no other. Artists pitted against one another on stages across town. Do I go see someone out at Riverside Revival or Basement East? Molly Tuttle is playing at the same time as McMurtry? (Or is it spelled McCurty? See James’ facebook posts during Americanafest to get a good laugh.) Wait, […]

Filed Under: Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Alisa Amador, James McMurtry, Jesse Daniel, Lukas Nelson, Oliver Wood, Phosphorescent, Rob Ickes, South for Winter, Steve Poltz, Trey Hensley, Willi Carlisle

AmericanaFest 2022 – Shawn’s Favorites

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 By Shawn Underwood

I was once again fortunate enough to attend the fall celebration of all things roots music, AmericanaFest. Taking place across most of a week, the traditional kick-off is the Americana Music Awards on Wednesday night. The official showcases also started Wednesday, and ended Saturday night. And this year the unofficial events started on Tuesday and […]

Filed Under: Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Alisa Amador, Brennan Leigh, Brian Wright, Grace Pettis, Jacob Groopman, Jesse Daniel, Joe Purdy, Kelly Willis, McCrary Sisters, Melissa Carper, Melody Walker, Rob Ickes, Side Pony, Steve Poltz, Trey Hensley

Mayer’s Playlist for Feb/Mar 2022, Part 2

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 By Mayer Danzig

Not Ready Yet, Jamie McDell (from the ABC Music release Jamie McDell) I’ve been not so patiently awaiting the latest release from New Zealand’s Jamie McDell.  Her 2019 EP was a tremendous introduction to her songwriting talent, especially the pull no punches “Botox” and the raw emotion of “Worst Crime”.  Both songs are featured, alongside […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Gospel, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Streams, Videos Tagged With: Clementine Was Right, David Ramirez, Fruition, Jamie McDell, Matt Andersen, Sea Power, Steve Poltz, The Accidentals

Folk Alliance International 2020 – Shawn’s Picks

Thursday, January 30, 2020 By Shawn Underwood

With 10 simultaneous official stages and over 80 private ones across 4 nights and 8-10 hours per night, there’s no shortage of music at FAI. There are a number of strategies you can employ, from just picking a room and letting the curator’s choices wash over you, to a mad-dash scramble after every couple of […]

Filed Under: Folk Alliance, Reviews Tagged With: Darling West, Kevin Gordon, Mapache, Rising Appalachia, Steve Poltz, The Mammals, Watkins Family Hour

Mayer’s Picks – More Favorites from 2019

Friday, January 10, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are more favorites from 2019.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Best of Year, Country, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Adam Carroll, Allison Moorer, Ariana Gillis, Austin Plaine, Coastal Clouds, Dalton Domino, Dan Israel, Eilen Jewell, Eli Paperboy Reed, Fruition, Harrison Whitford, Hayes Carll, Jason James, Jesse Dayton, Jimbo Mathus, John Paul White, Jon Fratelli, Leeroy Stagger, Nate Currin, Steve Poltz, Ted Russell Kamp, Will Kimbrough

Monday Morning Video – Steve Poltz “All Things Shine”

Monday, December 16, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

We need more songs like this… and more artists like Steve Poltz. And what the heck, here’s a Poltz bonus track. Let’s get southern comfortable.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Folk, Pop, Videos Tagged With: Steve Poltz

Americana 2019: Mayer’s Picks (Part 1)

Wednesday, September 25, 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 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, Folk, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter Tagged With: Christopher Paul Stelling, Goodnight Texas, Joe Pug, Steve Poltz, Terra Lightfoot, The Suitcase Junket, The Wood Brothers

Steve Poltz Shares a Dirty Little Secret and Explains What “Eff” Means

Tuesday, March 12, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Steve Poltz, troubadour, talks about being an opportunivore, touring like a millennial and why goats don’t play guitar.

Filed Under: Americana, Folk, Interviews, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Steve Poltz

Steve Poltz Wins AMERICANAFEST 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018 By Todd Mathis

As a newbie to AMERICANAFEST I have to say that looking at the schedule beforehand I was a bit overwhelmed. Throw in the fact that it had been about 10 years since I’d been to Nashville and that made it even more so.  But once I got there and settled into the pace and learned […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Americana Music Conference, Country, Folk, Outlaw Country, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Ana Egge, Brian Whelan, Eric Ambel, Irma Thomas, Kevin Gordon, Linda Gayle Lewis, Lula Wiles, Redd Volkaert, Robbie Fulks, Ruby Boots, Sam Morrow, Sarah Borges, Steve Poltz, The Bottle Rockets, Tommy Emmanuel, Tyler Childers, Vandoliers

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