Drivin N Cryin #1522
John Kalinowski and Shawn Evans photo credits medication guide Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin has been a thread throughout my life in music, from teenage punk wannabe sneaking into clubs for shows...
View ArticleThe Deslondes. New West Records
New Orleans isn’t the first place you’d expect to hear classic country music although in the past few years acts such as Hurray For The Riff Raff and Gal Holiday have proved that pedal steel can cut...
View ArticleDriving Dull Care Away
Preview of a new CD from John Roberts & Debra Cowanand WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for August 9, 2015 Oh why should we our lot complain Or grieve at our distress? Some think if they could riches...
View ArticlePodcast: Another Look At TexasEpisode #15-33 | airing 8-12-15
This week we take a second look at the Lonestar state. We’ll hear Blues, Willie Nelson, Texas songwriters and a handful more! LISTEN: http://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1533_podcast.mp3To subscribe via...
View ArticleFolkfinds: Cadence and Nathan’s “Canmore”
Picking up from last week’s family act thread, folkfinds this week directs your attention to Edmonton, Canada brother-sister band Cadence & Nathan. Each writes and sings; their work has the...
View ArticleRevolution Blues: How Charles Manson Murdered the ’60s (Part Two)
This month marks the 46th anniversary of the Tate/LaBianca murders committed by Charles Manson and his cult-like Family. A nightmarish event with lasting cultural impact, music is central to its story....
View ArticlePodcast: The Tribute, pt 1Episode #15-34 | airing 8-19-15
Ever since the Concert for Bangladesh organized by George Harrison there have been countless concerts and recordings in tribute to a musical style or an artist. The next two weeks we will sample some...
View ArticleFolkfinds: Gratton’s “Winter’s Wisp”
Kurt Plahna of Milwaukee records under the name Gratton and divides his efforts on Soundcloud between experimental music, remixes, and some of the prettiest fingerpicking compositions you’ll find. He...
View ArticleDan Schatz Shares “The Promise of the Sowing”
Preview of a new CD from Dan Schatz and WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for August 23, 2015 There are numerous songs that address the frailty of our environment. Numerous collections have gathered songs...
View ArticleDan Dutton, Part 2 – “Ballads of the Barefoot Mind”
Music – 1989, Dan Dutton – Watercolor on paper, private collection A few weeks ago, artist, musician, composer, and all-around creative Kentuckian Dan Dutton was kind enough to speak with me in depth...
View ArticlePodcast: The Tribute, pt 2Episode #15-35 | airing 8-26-15
This week we complete our two week feature focusing on tribute recordings. We’ll hear tributes to Muddy Waters and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. We’ll also pay tribute to the late John Martyn and John Stewart...
View ArticleFolkfinds: Loran Otzer’s “Martello Tower” (Joined by SPRuNG!)
Loran Otzer is a talented though humble Italian sing-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist equally enamored of country, pop, folk, bluegrass and Celtic music. His quirky lo-fi productions frequently...
View ArticleAmericana Music Show Playlist for August 31, 2015 - Americana Music Show Podcast
Blues from Shemekia Copeland, rock from Michael O'Connor, folk from Matt Steady, country from Tom Van Stockum, country from Amy Helm, rock from Pete Berwick, rock from Tokyo Rosenthal, country rock...
View ArticleBuzz Cason – Record Machine (2015)
It’s been a long and varied ride to say the least for music veteran Buzz Cason. His career, which has spanned parts of six decades, has seen Cason sing backup for the likes of Elvis Presley and Willie...
View ArticleFayettevilleroots Festival Day # 3
USA Music Tour 2015 Day 10 Fayetteville Arkansas First up, a big thanks to Jim Jacob for his incredible photos of the festival and Fayetteville generally. I could do a story on paint drying and he...
View Article“Grinder” – Gary Clark Jr. [YouTube Official Music Video]
Gary Clark Jr. has shared an official music video for the track... Read more »
View ArticleNicki Bluhm & The Gramblers and Andrew Combs Wowed The Crowd at Bowery...
On Friday night, California band Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers brought their... Read more »
View ArticleMusic For The Mountain Bluegrass: Music For The Mountain Bluegrass - Show #66...
Music for the Mountain is a weekly bluegrass radio program featuring that hard-driving bluegrass sound, with classic and new tunes running the gamut from Bill Monroe to Sierra Hull. The program is...
View ArticleMusic For The Mountain Bluegrass: Music For The Mountain Bluegrass - Show #66...
Music for the Mountain is a weekly bluegrass radio program featuring that hard-driving bluegrass sound, with classic and new tunes running the gamut from Bill Monroe to Sierra Hull. The program is...
View ArticleMumford & Sons Reveal 2015-2016 Tour Dates Through The United Kingdom,...
Mumford & Sons have announced 2015 tour dates for the UK and... Read more »
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