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Michael Bialas commented on No Depression's blog post 'Free 26-song No Depression sampler from the LimeWire Store'

Good stuff. Thanks ND.

August 14

Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

Thanks for sharing that report, Tom, along with the photo. Glad to hear Barnfest was a success.

August 10

Tom Eisner commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

I was at Barnfest and have to say it was quite the magical performance!! All artists that performed over the weekend were spectacular, was a real surprise to see Dave and Benson from the Pines show up, Benson played most of the set with Ruth. Then f…

August 10

Michael Bialas commented on Nina Hoffert's blog post 'Mother and Daughter gearing up for the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Aug. 13-15: Confessions and Confections'

Oh, Nina and Rhonda, I'm so jealous. The festival has quite a lineup this year and, unfortunately, business will prevent me from attending. I was really looking forward to seeing Greg Brown and The Swell Season for the first time, along with some of…

August 9

Easy Ed commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

Might I add that the Jennys' have a Facebook page, and during the last US tour their daily posts were quite amusing.

August 8

Jim Moulton commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

I had heard of them, but was not that familiar with their material, I love "Crooked Still", Ruth's music sounds good, wish her the best. JIm

August 8

Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

Thanks, Thomas. Unfortunately, I'm not at Barnfest today, so I'm hoping someone can provide a report.

August 7

Thomas Hine commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

Very good article. I thought they were residing in England for some reason. Are you at the Red House Barn Fest? Looks good.

August 7

Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

Thanks, Ed. Ruth was fun to interview, and it'll be interesting to see if her solo career takes off. Love to hear a review of her set from anyone attending Barnfest today. Ruth mentioned the possibility of singing with labelmate Pieta Brown, who's a…

August 7

Easy Ed commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party'

A great post. I love the band and I'm really liking Ruth's release.

August 6

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Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party

She has planted the seed. Now sit back and enjoy watching her grow. A budding musician who grew up in the Wolseley neighborhood she lovingly calls “the Granola Belt of Winnipeg,” Australian-born Ruth Moody has sprouted into a beautiful performer af…

August 6

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Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party

August 6

Steve Mullen commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Crooked Still, Aoife O’Donovan Find Way to Make Bluegrass Grow'

Excellent review! Tradition has always been fluid. As soon as we lock a style into what it's supposed to sound like, we might as well make an exhibit out of it & stick it in a museum. I think Crooked Still & The Carolina Chocolate Drops are two of t…

July 25

Angela Easterling commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

Thanks Michael, appreciate it!!!

July 24

Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

Thanks for the memories, Jim and Angela. I attended Lilith shows in the Denver area in '98 and '99, but had become a Sarah McLachlan fan at least five years earlier. Despite the backlash and all the criticism McLachlan's taking (even on her own webs…

July 23

Angela Easterling commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

Great article, thanks for posting! I went to the first Lilith in maybe '98. The main thing I remember was Erykah Badu, really enjoyed her performance. When I think of Lilith, I mostly remember being an extra in a crowd scene on the sitcom "Ellen" wh…

July 23

Jim Moulton commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

I attended the 99 Lilith Fair in Philly with a male friend just to see the Dixie Chicks, who got a 45 minute set, My buddy wanted to see Sheryl Crowe. It was quite a wild evening, very few men around, didn't bother me at first, but later in the even…

July 20

Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

Thanks for the comments, everyone. Carmen, I like the idea of replacing American Idol's Kelly Clarkson (the very first winner) with Crystal Bowersox (this season's runner-up), but believe she's involved with the American Idol Live tour. At least sev…

July 20

Kyla Fairchild commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

Great article Michael. Thanks for posting!

July 19

Carmen Dorcik commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning'

Enjoyed your review. Still love Sarah. She has such a beautiful voice and she seems more relaxed now on stage. Maybe Sarah can invite Crystal Bowersox to replace Kelly Clarkson.

July 19

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Interview: Wailin' Jennys' Ruth Moody Hosting a Garden Party

She has planted the seed. Now sit back and enjoy watching her grow.

A budding musician who grew up in the Wolseley neighborhood she lovingly calls “the Granola Belt of Winnipeg,” Australian-born Ruth Moody has sprouted into a beautiful performer after 13 years of touring in Canadian roots bands that have included Scruj MacDuhk and The Wailin’ Jennys.

With the U.S. release of… Continue

Posted on August 6, 2010 at 5:30am — 8 Comments

Pictures of Lilith, Part 2: Tour Review

Lilith co-founder and headliner Sarah McLachlan has taken some heat this summer after dealing with numerous cancellations that will force the heralded return of the her “celebration of women in music” to end two weeks earlier than planned. In Part 1, McLachlan addresses some of the problems. Part 2 of this two-part Lili… Continue

Posted on July 19, 2010 at 6:00am —

Pictures of Lilith, Part 1: Sarah McLachlan Tries to Keep the Fire Burning

Lilith co-founder and headliner Sarah McLachlan has taken some heat this summer after dealing with numerous cancellations that will force the heralded return of the her “celebration of women in music” to end two weeks earlier than planned. In Part 1 of this two-part Lilith series, McLachlan kept her cool during one of the hottest days of the year in Colorado.

To know Lilith is to love her. Unfort… Continue

Posted on July 19, 2010 at 5:30am — 8 Comments

Lilith Fair Cancellations Make Summer of 2010 Not So Hot

For co-founding Lilith Fair songbird Sarah McLachlan and some of the most talented female performers in the music business today, the hottest time of 2010 apparently won’t be remembered as the summer of love.

As the concert season continues to nose-dive faster than the Dow, the folks behind the Lilith Tour announced Thursday (July 1) that 10 dates have been canceled, leaving 21 shows remaining after Thursday’s “celeb… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2010 at 6:00pm —

With Babies on Board, Tift Merritt is Ready to Entertain You

She’s the Tift that keeps on giving.

In the middle of promoting the release of her fourth studio album, See You On the Moon, Tift Merritt is preparing to go on tour, editing The Spark, the monthly interview radio show she hosts, and moving to another apartment in New York City with Zeke Hutchins, her husband of one ye… Continue

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At 10:33am on July 26, 2010, Tamara Miller said…: Hi Michael -

Thanks for getting back to me. And you actually, sort of answered one of my questions. The site is really eye-opening and seems very in-depth. I've been playing around on it for the last couple of days trying to get my bearings. Is it appropriate to ask you, or bloggers that seem to be very active, if I can send you music for a hopeful review? I've been looking at your posts/reviews and really enjoying them.

Thanks so much!

Tamara

At 11:21pm on February 21, 2010, David Williams said…: Hi,
I'd like to send a copy of our new americana CD to you--can you send an address?
Thanks,
David Williams and Wildgrass featuring Kristina Murray. songs by DW, 2009 Emmy winner in songwriting. We'd like to send a CD for review, if you can send us an email address. Thanks!
danjo53@gmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/davidwilliamssongs
http://www.reverbnation.com/davidwilliamssongs
http://www.nodepression.com/photo/albums/david-williamskristina-murray
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dwilliamswkmurray

At 10:32am on February 15, 2010, Carmen Dorcik said…: Thanks for the invite, I'd love to be your friend.

At 2:39pm on February 3, 2010, Robert Gunnell said…: Thanks for the add.
Really enjoyed the article on Allison.

At 2:52pm on January 22, 2010, Amadeo L. Gauthier said…: Thank you!

Your blog posts make for an interesting read.

~Amadeo

At 1:32pm on November 7, 2009, Beth McKee said…: Hi Michael, thanks for the add. I saw where you downloaded "I'm That Way" from ReviewShine, I hope you liked it.

At 12:56pm on October 1, 2009, Amy Speace said…: Amy's album "The Killer In Me" is finally on iTunes for your listening pleaure. Please check it out at http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=333462393&id=333462116&s=143441&uo=6

At 11:40am on September 29, 2009, Robert Dene said…: Nice photos...

At 2:57pm on September 23, 2009, Amy Speace said…: Thanks for being Amy's friend! Her new album "The Killer In Me" is out now and you can get a free download by sending Amy a review of her new tunes. Just send a short review to amyspeace@musicdish.net and you can get the title track for free!