Thanksgiving was just last week, but if we ever needed some Christmas cheer, it’s this year. So, this week Through the Lens is featuring Christmas albums, EPs, and singles that may not otherwise get the attention they deserve. (Never fear: […]
As we near the end of the year, the opening line of William Shakespeare’s Richard III rings true, and could easily have been written in 2020: “Now is the winter of our discontent.” The acknowledgement that the world has weathered a […]
I know we all miss live shows, and that collective energy, the camaraderie, the excitement, that connection between artist and audience that simply cannot duplicated either on record or video. However, until the beast of the coronavirus can be tamed, […]
It’s been eight months since most of us have seen a live show. During that time recorded music has become more relevant as something that binds us, that can bring us together both as roots music fans and as […]
While our attention today will necessarily be focused on the election, if you want to directly support roots musicians there’s another set of choices you should be checking out as you follow the returns today: Bandcamp. Bandcamp is a conduit, […]
Singles — whether on 78 rpm records or “cassingles” or digital downloads — are nothing new. However, recently there has been an uptick in one-off tunes released by roots musicians. In this time of coronavirus, many folks may not have […]
There are, it seems, only two ages: Before Dylan and After Dylan. As we approach the 60th anniversary of the fateful 1961 winter day when Bob Dylan arrived in New York, it’s significant to note that no single songwriter has […]
As with all my columns that feature new and upcoming releases, I do not look to see beforehand what may or may not be getting a more complete review in ND or any other publication — I simply have the […]
As the festival season winds down, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass celebrates its 20th anniversary with a virtual event titled “Let the Music Play On” on Saturday, Oct., 3 from 5-8 p.m. ET. As with all previous editions it is free and […]
Virtual is a word I have grown to dislike. A lot. However, the music portion of this year’s virtual World Of Bluegrass conference and festival offers plenty to get excited about. The International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) annual event, usually […]
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