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Brittany Holljes on the Origins of Delta Rae and Her Healthy Fleetwood Mac Obsession

Delta Rae might sound like the down-home name of a backwoods country singer but it’s really just Greek to Brittany Holljes.“I think there are a lot of ‘Delta’ bands out there, too, so we kind of get that ... people get confused,” said Holljes, the whip-smart singer of the North Carolina-based sextet (like Deborah Harry used to say about Blondie, Delta Rae is a group). “And I completely understand.“We liked…See More

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Lissie Draws Outside the Rock Island Lines

Professionally known as Lissie, Elisabeth Corrin Maurus identifies with another one-word pop-culture phenomenon not named Madonna, Beyonce or Pink.The rock-pop singer-songwriter who was raised in the Midwest still has googly eyes for Annie, the spunky fictional character she played as a precocious 10-year-old at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in her hometown of Rock Island, Illinois.More than two decades later, Lissie…See More

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Ryan Bingham: From Country Roads to AmericanaramA

Ryan Bingham might look, act and talk like a cowboy, and maybe that’s where his crazy heart ultimately lies. But there’s more to the singer-songwriter’s backstory than the scratchy voice he can raise to eardrum-splitting levels and the hardscrabble past that’s impossible to forget.The 32-year-old musician with a sense of adventure has a Los Angeles zip code (along with Hollywood-handsome movie star looks and an Academy Award to go with it). Yet the…See More

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Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Southeastern Philosophy: Jason Isbell Opens Up About Alabama, Adulthood and Alcoholism'

"Well said, Ed. I'm guessing you probably don't make a big deal out of it, but those 16 years are worth celebrating in some form. My father was a recovering alcoholic who never took a drop while his sons were growing up, and he taught me…"

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Easy Ed commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Southeastern Philosophy: Jason Isbell Opens Up About Alabama, Adulthood and Alcoholism'

"As a fan of both Jason and Amanda, I found this to be a mighty interesting read and one that could have easily been the cover story back in the day when ND was in print. First class all the way Michael for handling a delicate and personal subject…"

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Steve Pellettiere commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Southeastern Philosophy: Jason Isbell Opens Up About Alabama, Adulthood and Alcoholism'

"Great piece. Love Isbell and was also impressed by his new bride who I saw open for Todd Snider last October. Looking forward to hearing Isbell's new record and to seeing him live this summer at The Crossroads in KC. And just judging by the…"

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Ryan Bingham: From Country Roads to AmericanaramA

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Interview: Ruth Moody Explores a Few of These Wilder Things

Bruce Springsteen and Mark Knopfler have influenced tons of artists over the years, but a sweet-sounding soprano who’s co-founder of the charming Canadian trinity known as the Wailin’ Jennys wouldn’t be the first to come to mind.Ruth Moody, who possibly possesses the prettiest voice in all of North Americana these days,…See More

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Southeastern Philosophy: Jason Isbell Opens Up About Alabama, Adulthood and Alcoholism

Jason Isbell doesn’t mince words while discussing his battle with the bottle.“Man, I’m an alcoholic,” the Alabama singer-songwriter said of his addiction that involved a dangerously close friendship with Mr. Jack Daniel’s. “So I drank all the time. I used to think I didn’t drink in the morning, but my wife pointed out to me that I didn’t usually wake up in the morning.”Isbell laughed, yet knows there’s nothing funny about the damage he caused.Sober…See More

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Southeastern Philosophy: Jason Isbell Opens Up About Alabama, Adulthood and Alcoholism

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Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Traveling Along the Low Highway, Steve Earle Sees Woody Guthrie’s America'

"Thanks, Jack. It was great to see a relaxed Earle in this setting. Looking forward to checking out his tour behind this new album."

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Michael Bialas commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Paula Cole on Releasing Raven, Parental Guidance and ‘Lilith UnFair’'

"Thanks for the comments. Glad to see she's not giving up and has plenty of inspirational music left that's nothing like the style-over-substance pap permeating pop culture. I'm guessing there's more inside that vault that Paula…"

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Jack Williams commented on Michael Bialas's blog post 'Traveling Along the Low Highway, Steve Earle Sees Woody Guthrie’s America'

"Thank you, Michael. I really enjoyed this. I'm happy to say that I think Steve's new album is excellent. For me, it's easily his strongest since Transcendental Blues."

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Traveling Along the Low Highway, Steve Earle Sees Woody Guthrie’s America

Steve Earle was celebrating in Denver on Saturday night, and it had nothing to do with the Mile-High puff daddies hanging out near Colfax Avenue just two miles to the west.No, the alt-country outlaw was enjoying his role in Record Store Day on the 25th anniversary of Twist & Shout, one of the city’s final vinyl landmarks.Making an in-store acoustic appearance, Earle was friendly, animated and talkative during extended breaks throughout a six-song…See More

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Paula Cole on Releasing Raven, Parental Guidance and ‘Lilith UnFair’

Paula Cole is a piano-playing poet and provocateur, a loving daughter and mother, a Grammy winner and seven-time nominee, a dramatic voice of affliction and affection, a risk-taker in a risky business.These days, though, she is mostly a fighter. On and off four major labels over a 20-year career, Cole admittedly felt ashamed at first to try what most of today's independent-minded artists wouldn't think twice about doing — ask her devoted fan base to fund…See More

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Brittany Holljes on the Origins of Delta Rae and Her Healthy Fleetwood Mac Obsession

Carry the Fire cover Delta Rae might sound like the down-home name of a backwoods country singer but it’s really just Greek to Brittany Holljes.

“I think there are a lot of ‘Delta’ bands out there, too, so we kind of get that ... people get confused,” said Holljes, the whip-smart singer of the North Carolina-based sextet (like Deborah Harry used to say about Blondie, Delta Rae is a group). “And I completely…

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Lissie Draws Outside the Rock Island Lines

Professionally known as Lissie, Elisabeth Corrin Maurus identifies with another one-word pop-culture phenomenon not named Madonna, Beyonce or Pink.

The rock-pop singer-songwriter who was raised in the Midwest still has googly eyes for Annie, the spunky fictional character she played as a precocious 10-year-old at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in her hometown of Rock Island, Illinois.

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Ryan Bingham: From Country Roads to AmericanaramA

The 32-year-old musician with a sense of adventure has a Los Angeles zip code (along with Hollywood-handsome movie star looks and an Academy Award to go with it).…

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Interview: Ruth Moody Explores a Few of These Wilder Things

Ruth Moody, who possibly possesses the prettiest voice in all of North…

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Southeastern Philosophy: Jason Isbell Opens Up About Alabama, Adulthood and Alcoholism

Jason Isbell doesn’t mince words while discussing his battle with the bottle.

“Man, I’m an alcoholic,” the Alabama singer-songwriter said of his addiction that involved a dangerously close friendship with Mr. Jack Daniel’s. “So I drank all the time. I used to think I didn’t drink in the morning, but my wife pointed out to me that I didn’t usually wake up in the morning.”

Isbell laughed, yet knows there’s nothing funny about…

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At 12:14pm on May 16, 2012, norm tandberg said…: hey michael,thanks for the article on honeyhoney with those maria mckee references. i see by your postings you have great taste in music. i'll watch for your music stories in the future. all the best,your friend norm

At 3:06pm on January 16, 2012, Independent Music Promotions said…: Hi Michael, I'd love to send a CD your way for potential review. Feel free to contact me with your details...Thanks for your time!

James

At 4:35am on April 27, 2011, Steve Hatch said…: Hi Michael

      As a featured contributor to No Depression, I’m particularly keen on getting your feedback for the following – Please forgive the intrusion if you don’t have the time or inclination to reply.

      I’ve posted the following to the No Depression discussion board – you can either respond there or alternatively drop me a line at shatchsurvey1@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks very much for your time

Kind regards,

Steve

My name is Steve Hatch and I’m currently conducting research for my Master’s in Songwriting at Bath Spa University in Bath, England (though I happen to be an ex-pat Georgia boy). I would be extremely grateful if you could find the time to listen to the track (link below) and answer the 2 accompanying questions. The more detail, the better of course (more to say in my final analysis) – but all feedback will be useful and very much appreciated.

Sadly, as this is an academic pursuit, there is a deadline. Please reply by May 20^th if at all possible so that I can have time to chew over your response and include it in my final write-up.

            The track: http://soundcloud.com/stevehatch

1)     Which artist/band(s) would you say the track is most similar to and why?

2)     Which genre(s) would you say the track belongs to and why?

At 10:38am on February 26, 2011, Johnny Hickman said…: Always good to connect with like minded music lovers in Colorado Michael. If you are free on March 11th and think you might enjoy some all original, alt / outlaw style country music, the Hickman Dalton Gang ( Jim Dalton of The Railbenders and me) are playing at Road 34 Bike Shop and bar in Fort Collins. Until now we have been an acoustic duo and this will be our first show with a full band! I noticed you have also written about Carrie Rodriguez.....Jim Dalton and I opened for Carrie at The Soiled Dove Underground a while back. We are definitely moving in the same circles here! Cheers, Johnny

At 2:29pm on October 14, 2010, Joanna Backman said…: hey michael, i've been sick for a month, but am just now starting to feel a little better...hope you are well, still listening to my hero Steve Earle!! Going to see Joe Pug Monday nightin Minneapolis, for the 4th time, have you seen him? He's really great.....take care..

At 4:47pm on September 6, 2010, Hale May said…: Thanks Michael, I think next year will be a good year for us, we'll start recording this month and hopefully get out there more. All the best my friend!

Michael Howard

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