Dustin Ogdin

Finally, the first season of HBO's Treme is now out on DVD.  I say "finally" because I feel like I've been waiting forever to discuss the show with friends and others who don't have HBO (I don't either, but I&

Last week at the Nashville Film Festival, I finally got a chance to check out Ain't In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm.  I'd been excited to see this since I saw a short teaser-trailer for the film about a year ago.  I

John Hartford is one of the most unique and creative artists in American music history. Frankly, I consider a distaste for John Hartford bordering on a character flaw. Among other things, I look at the venerable fiddler, banjoist, and songwriter as a unifying force for traditional music fans of differing

For the most part Valentine's Day kind of sucks, no matter your romantic situation. For those without a sweetheart, it can be a day of exhausted resentment as one watches those lucky souls in love make plans to celebrate their relationship. For those lucky souls in love, it

Justin Robinson to leave Chocolate Drops I just heard an unsubstantiated rumor that Justin Robinson will be leaving the Carolina Chocolate Drops. According to a post on The Banjo Hangout, this was announced at the Drops' Lincoln Center concert last night. According to the source, Justin is tired of

The EP collaboration between the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Luminescent Orchestrii (also featuring beatbox artist, Adam Matta) is easily the best acoustic-hip-hop-stringband-Romanian-gypsy-fiddle-old-time hybrid you’re likely to hear this year. Actually, despite its novelty, this album is probably one of the best releases in any genre you’re likely to