As you may recall, not long ago the ND photographers shared with us photos and remembrances of their first shows. I thought that next it’d be cool for them to share photos, along with brief descriptions, of their favorite shows. […]
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While we are not yet midway through this year, there has already been some marvelous music released so far. This week Through the Lens looks at five releases still to come before we hit the halfway point that’ll tickle your […]
During normal times this week’s column would be reporting on MerleFest, which would have concluded just two days ago. In its absence, or at least its postponement until September this year, what better way to celebrate that fest than by […]
Readers of this column should be extremely familiar with C. Elliott and her photography. In addition to being a frequent contributor and and former online photo editor for No Depression, Elliott’s been the house photographer for the Rialto Theatre in […]
Fiddlers don’t fret. — Leanna Price, The Price Sisters And fiddlers don’t fret over the differences between a fiddle and a violin either. Other than sometimes a half centimeter difference in the instrument’s bridge, they’re the same instrument. It’s amazing that […]
While we await May flowers, there are quite a few outstanding roots music releases coming our way this month like those April showers. This week I offer my brief impressions on five: two that have been eagerly awaited, Rhiannon Giddens […]
As we are hopefully on the brink of seeing some live shows again, even if they are socially distanced outdoor ones, this week Through the Lens is taking a look back. When I asked ND’s photographers to share stories and […]
Record labels are more than an outlet for music, they are a philosophy of life. Sometimes narrow, sometimes wide. As evidenced by the logo on its website, Signature Sounds Recordings falls in the latter category: “Record Label – Live […]
In January a writer-acquaintance did a piece on what he sees as the 10 all-time best Americana albums. While I have given that some thought over the years, I decided to look at it from a bit of a different […]
Whenever March rolls around, I play George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun.” Usually, the line “It’s been a long lonely winter” is perfunctory, but this year we need that sun more than ever. We also need an appropriate soundtrack. While […]
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