Aesthetics aren’t the only think that separates mainstream Music City country from it’s rustic yet urbane cousin Americana , there are political themes that differentiate as well. Music City doesn’t have a lock on patriotism…
Saturday is where things really take off. On Friday the main Banjo stage would have been a fine place to park your blanket to get the most for your musical enjoyment and Saturday is also…
Passion, jealousy, betrayal, lying, cheating, drinking, drugging, violence,, reconciliation, repeat…ah love. Here are 6 of my favorites. What are yours? Ridley Bent – Nine Inch Nails [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QU5jxFwEA6U[/youtube] Ryan Adams – Come Pick Me Up [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRnoh86FD2A&feature=related[/youtube]…
Set those DVRs! Justin Townes Earle rings in the new years by making his debut on the David Letterman Show this Wednesday, January 5th. Jason Isbell will be a member of his band for the…
To all who have served to create the life we enjoy every day. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJqX0zC00gU[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJb1_EGnapY[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsNp7x_pJJA&feature=related[/youtube]
Remember those that gave all. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJb1_EGnapY[/youtube]
The Americana Music Association announced the nominees for the trade organization’s 2009 Honors and Awards ceremony today at its annual celebration at BMI Nashville. The show, in its eighth year, will be held Thursday, September…
If your in the Bay Aarea tonight and are hankering for some riughtous roots flaovored honky-tonk and alt.country Southern rock (wheew!) head over to the The Independent tonight in San Franciscoto see Justin Townes Earle…
The always excellent mp3 blog HearYa has offered up some in studio choice cuts from RiotGrrrrl hillbilly trio, and TwangNation favorite, Those Darlins. Speaking of free downloads, Largehearted Boy has some rare and legal downloads…
Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit announce their first tour in support of their new self-titled album (Release date: February 17, 2009 on Lightning Rod Records). Presented by Paste Magazine, the tour will begin in…