ALBUM REVIEW: Jason Boland and the Stragglers return to their roots on 'Last Kings of Babylon'
The new Jason Boland and the Stragglers album closes with an image right out of Steinbeck: “Lonesome travelers and rambling types / shuffling down some unknown trail tonight,” Boland sings in “Buffalo Return,” penned by late Oklahoma songwriter Jimmy LaFave. “In your hobo jungles and your boxcar dreams / living only by
Risk and Reward: Sierra Hull Goes Indie for ‘A Tip Toe High Wire’
It’s hard to put a label on Sierra Hull. She grew up in bluegrass, but she and her mandolin have stretched those roots far beyond any one genre. She’s found success as a solo artist, but she revels in collaborations. She emerged as a child prodigy, debuting at
THROUGH THE LENS: Arizona’s Extra Innings Festival Knocks it Out of the Park
March in Arizona means it's time for Cactus League spring training in Phoenix. Music promoter and festival organizer C3 Presents (Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo, and more) thought it would also be a great time hold a roots music fest. They first created the Innings Festival,
FRESH TRACK: Matt Andersen - "Magnolia"
From the forthcoming album The Hammer & The Rose, Matt Andersen’s take on the classic “Magnolia” does justice to J.J. Cale’s simple tribute to a transformative love.
Catch Matt Andersen on tour across America in April & May.
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Mexican Standoff Pay Tribute to Mexamerica Sound on 'Hola Texas!'
It should go without saying that America, at its finest, is an example of the wonders and importance of multiculturalism. Of course, there are many who seek to deny or downplay the beauty in people of various social and ethnic backgrounds coming together. Fortunately, the debut LP by the all-female
BONUS TRACKS: Nat Myers Crowdfunding, Charley Crockett CD Giveaway, and What We're Listening To
Nat Myers
It's been a rough few months for the roots music community: fires, floods, illness, and loss. The latest addition to the list is blues picker extraordinaire Nat Myers, who was recently diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare type of cancer and was just re-admitted to the ER