THROUGH THE LENS: Sights and Sounds From AmericanaFest 2023
Every AmericanaFest that I’ve attended since my first one in 2011 has been an exceptional sensory […]
Columns
FOUNDERS’ KEEPERS: Jeff Plankenhorn, John P. Strohm, Luluc, and More
The goal of these Founders’ Keepers columns, for me anyway, is fairly personal. The half-dozen “keepers” […]
CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Campaigns Supporting Roots Music and Related Creative Causes
Music is a very small part of the crowdfunding landscape. For example, the high-water mark for […]
THROUGH THE LENS: The Insider’s Guide to AmericanaFest 2023
Some of my AmericanaFest pals have expressed some disappointment in the lack of well-known names in […]
BONUS TRACKS: Americana’s Lifetime Achievement Awards and More Music News
AmericanaFest is right around the corner — kicking off next Tuesday and taking over Nashville through […]
THE READING ROOM: ‘Prine on Prine’ Collects Decades of Interviews
When John Prine died on April 7, 2020, he left behind a sumptuous banquet of lyrically ingenious […]
THE LONG HAUL: Complicated Relationships
Sometimes I think that the most complicated relationship I have in my life is with my […]
THROUGH THE LENS: Appaloosa Festival and Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2023
This week’s column features two roots festivals located in Virginia. The first, Appaloosa Festival, was held […]
BONUS TRACKS: Bruce Springsteen Takes a Break and More Roots Music News
Bruce Springsteen seems like a train that never stops, touring frequently and routinely giving three-hour shows […]
BONUS TRACKS: Kacey Musgraves’ Plea for ‘Big Download Energy’ and More
Zach Bryan released a new album last Friday, and it features some pretty great collaborations with […]
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