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Americana 2012: The Sounds, Part Two

Friday, October 12, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

Every fall, The Americana Music Association gathers members and artists 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. Songs of Big Star As soon as Richard Thompson finished his official showcase, […]

Filed Under: Americana, Americana Music Conference, Reviews Tagged With: Al Anderson, Amanda Shires, Anthony da Costa, Audley Freed, Big Star, Brendan Benson, Chris Stamey, Emmylou Harris, Gary Louris, Jason Isbell, Jody Stephens, John Davis, Kasey Anderson, Kasey Chambers, Mike Mills, Phil Madeira, Shane Nicholson, Shawn Camp, Shawn Mullins, Superdrag, World Famous Headliners

Mayer’s Playlist for July 2012, Part 2

Wednesday, August 08, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH Still Wanna Fight by Mic Harrison and the High Score There is something extremely satisfying listening to some straight-forward, guitar-driven rock and roll. The best of it holds no pretense, just an energy that is genuine and invigorating. Mic Harrison and the High Score make that kind of music. The record […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Americana, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Admiral Fallow, Davidson Hart Kingsbery, Jimmy Cliff, Mic Harrison, Reva Williams, Sara Watkins, Southeast Engine, Superdrag, the V-Roys, Tujaques, Will Gray

Mayer’s Playlist for August 2010, Part 2

Thursday, September 09, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUM OF THE MONTH: Pimps and Preachers, by Paul Thorn Paul Thorn is the Mark Twain of Americana. Possessing an endearing folksy charm, he fills his songs with a potent and intelligent wit. Thorn’s lyrics are typically self-depreciating yet hopeful. A fine example is “I Hope I’m Doing This Right.” After several verses of reflection […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, Country, Downloads, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Bob Walkenhorst, Gordon Lightfoot, John Lennon, Luke Doucet, Mic Harrison, My Jerusalem, Paul McCartney, Paul Thorn, Rich Pagano, Sarah Borges, Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, Superdrag, The Beatles, the Sideshow Tragedy, the V-Roys

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