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Amos Perrine

THROUGH THE LENS: Signature Sounds Recordings Is a Village for Roots Music Artists

THROUGH THE LENS: Signature Sounds Recordings Is a Village for Roots Music Artists

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 Music - Artistic Development: Folk, Americana, Roots, Singer-Songwriter, Rock, Indie.” Yet

THROUGH THE LENS: The Roots of Americana in 10 Albums

THROUGH THE LENS: The Roots of Americana in 10 Albums

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 perspective: 10 albums that are precursors to what Americana is

THROUGH THE LENS: The Show Goes On for Lucinda Williams and Patty Griffin — Online

THROUGH THE LENS: The Show Goes On for Lucinda Williams and Patty Griffin — Online

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, streaming live shows serves as the methadone to our addiction.

THROUGH THE LENS: From Rhiannon Giddens to Sierra Ferrell, Singles in the Spotlight

THROUGH THE LENS: From Rhiannon Giddens to Sierra Ferrell, Singles in the Spotlight

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 ready access to a full studio in order to record

THROUGH THE LENS: The 22 Best Bob Dylan Covers By Roots Artists

THROUGH THE LENS: The 22 Best Bob Dylan Covers By Roots Artists

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 had their songs covered more than Bob Dylan. Covering

THROUGH THE LENS: IBMA’s World of Bluegrass Goes, Well, Like Everything Else, Virtual

THROUGH THE LENS: IBMA’s World of Bluegrass Goes, Well, Like Everything Else, Virtual

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 held in Raleigh, North Carolina, will

THROUGH THE LENS: Memories of the Philadelphia Folk Festival

THROUGH THE LENS: Memories of the Philadelphia Folk Festival

This Philadelphia Folk Festival has a special place in my heart as it was the first festival I ever attended, in 1969, just as I was beginning college. I got to see so many folks I had just heard on records, along with some new ones. Festivals are not only