THROUGH THE LENS: Harley-Davidson Homecoming & Newport Jazz Festivals Demonstrate Roots Music Is Everywhere
On first blush Harley-Davidson and the Newport Jazz Festival would seem an odd pairing. But like Felix Unger and Oscar Madison (of The Odd Couple), they have more in common than meets the eye.
Jazz is not only a unique art form, it is generally accepted as this country’s
ALBUM REVIEW: The Name Droppers’ Legacy Rock of Ages
Opening your latest release by striding along in the footsteps of a gaggle of high steppers who already walked all over Howlin' Wolf's classic “Killing Floor” is a hell of a way to go. Wolf's original was daunting enough, with Hubert Sumlin's unique
On ‘We’re Only Human,’ Hayes Carll Offers an Honest and Authentic Reflection of Himself and the World
Hayes Carll is done pretending, done chasing the wrong dreams for the wrong reasons. From deep-rooted insecurities and fears too long ingrained in his brain to following its “long-winded fountain of useless advice,” it’s taken time — and hard work — for him to find serenity. On his 10th studio record
BONUS TRACKS: Updates from the FreshGrass Foundation and More Roots Music News
The FreshGrass Foundation, No Depression's nonprofit publisher for the last 10 years, share two big announcements this week. First, the finalists for the FreshGrass Awards have been named. These awards, which total more than $20,000 and showcase the best up-and-coming roots music talent, have been a cornerstone
ALBUM REVIEW: Charley Crockett Offers a Riveting Set on ‘Dollar a Day’
ALBUM REVIEW: Charley Crockett Offers a Riveting Set on ‘Dollar a Day’
2024’s $10 Cowboy spotlighted Charley Crockett’s range and a production style that referenced the Las Vegas Strip as much as the Honky Tonk Highway. With Lonesome Drifter, released earlier this year, Crockett strove to reembrace the
