After 50 years, the original comic books written and self-funded by Johnny Cash are being reissued by Z2 Comics with the Estate of Johnny Cash . His intention at the time was to reach younger audiences though an different format, long before musicians began exploring comic books and graphic novels as a means of alternative storytelling. These 50th anniversary editions feature new covers from two acclaimed comic book artists, Chip Kidd and Tim Bradstreet, and also include bonus interviews with John Carter Cash and historian Alex Segura. They'll be available Wednesday, September 23 for Local Comic Store Day. Read more about the longstanding connection between roots music and comic books in a feature by Sean Edgar in the 2019 Vision issue of No Depression.
Trey Anastasio and Billy Strings announced two benefit concerts in support of the Divided Sky Foundation to take place Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21 at the DCU Center Arena in Worcester, Massachusetts. Both musicians will perform together with the Trey Anastasio Band serving as the house band. Anastasio founded the 501(c)(3) Divided Sky Foundation, with its facility based in rural Vermont, in 2021 order to help provide support for individuals affected by addiction. Tickets are on sale now and all proceeds will benefit the charity.
Sierra Ferrell shared a new song today titled “Pair of Dice. The ballad will also be released as a 7" picture disc (featuring a zoetrope illustration by Drew Tetz) with “Trying to Love You," which came out earlier this year. Pre-orders are available now and estimated to be delivered in mid-November.
After years of unwittingly becoming a spokesperson for Black stringband revivals, Jake Blount announced his last stringband album, Single-Footing Horse, is due out September 18. The album features a number of Blount's friends and mentors, including Jeff Claus and Judy Hyman (The Horseflies) and banjoist Cap Cooke, to jam and reinterpret old favorites like "Shady Grove." As Blount wrote in the press release:
This version of "Shady Grove" is adapted from one played by Jon Bekoff of Greenfield, MA. I didn't get to meet him before he died, but Jon was a major influence on many of my own mentors. His tunes are queer and full of mystery, and his version didn't sound quite as magical coming from me— so I dropped the top string of my fiddle down a whole tone, added the singing section, and started playing it that way. "Shady Grove" was probably one of the first three songs I learned when I was first starting out in this music. My upcoming release is a celebration of my teachers, friends, and musical community as I look toward a new musical chapter. It felt important to include both Jon and "Shady Grove" in that celebration.
Blount also hinted at new projects in other styles in 2027.
No Depression's Spotlight artist for June, River Shook, shared a meaningful post about art and value and work before listing their AMERICANAFEST shows. Check it out below and be sure to catch up on Shook's feature profile, original essay, and exclusive video, as part of their Spotlight series.
Jenni Rose of Texas alt-country band Vandoliers teased a punk record! Watch the video below and catch up on her postcard from last June here.
Alison Krauss had to cancel a number of upcoming tour dates and go on vocal rest due to doctor's orders. We all hope she heals quickly!
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
Alabama Shakes - I Must Be Dreaming
Arab Strap - Half-Told Tales
Twisted Teens - Florida Water Blues
Michael Alpert and Craig Judelman - In Der Heym
Roger Harvey - "Blue Mountain" f/ John R. Miller
NEW RELEASES - 9/11/26
Angela Autumn - Believer
Ali Holder - Garden of the Unknown
Pokey LaFarge - Rent Money
Buddy Miller - Buddy Miller
Eli Paperboy Reed - Getting There
Twilark - Never Learned the Tide
COMING SOON - 9/18/26
Nicole Atkins - Drama
Big Benny Bailey - Business Spice
Beck - Ride Lonesome
Jake Blount - Single-Footing Horse
Jake Xerses Fussell - The Old Beloved Path
Rhiannon Giddens - Hope is the Thing with Feathers
Biita Houdei - This Bed Was Made For Me
Anna Moon & the Stars - Oh My God! It's a Resurrection
Orville Peck - Mule
Katie Pruitt - Fools For The Fleeting
Rodrigo y Gabriela - OurHome
Son Rompe Pera - Marimbazos De Oro
St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Proxy [EP]
Jason Scott & The High Heat - Play Boy
Seasick Steve - The Last Season of America
Thee Sinseers - Love Stories
Jad Tariq - Precious Company
The Mary Wallopers - Paddywhackery
Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts - Second Song
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