THROUGH THE LENS: A Look Back at Mountain Stage’s 39th Year
During 2022, Mountain Stage presented 24 shows, six of which were away from its home in Charleston, West Virginia, including Boston and its first visit to Kansas. On those 24 shows, Mountain Stage presented 117 roots performers, 11 of whom were international, to a live audience from 45 states and
No Depression Sessions at Rootsy Winter Fest: Teddy and the Rough Riders
While recording sessions in Nashville last year, my audio engineer partner, Juan M. Soria, and I (collectively known as the audio/video production crew I Know We Should), met Anna Lindqvist and Malin Pehrsson from Rootsy Live Falkenberg. When they connected us with Rootsy Winter Fest organizers and invited us
The 2023 Grammys (For Roots Music Fans)
Just because most of the roots music categories of Grammy awards are given out during the afternoon doesn't mean they're any less important. The Premiere Ceremony, which started at 3:30 p.m. ET and is available to stream at live.grammy.com and the Recording
ALBUM REVIEW: Mile Twelve Continues Its Drive With ‘Close Enough to Hear’
With their newest album, Close Enough to Hear, the Boston-based string band Mile Twelve delivers what may be their best album yet. Their first full-length release since March 2019 is marked by the musicianship and energy their fans have come to expect, but it also bears evidence of insight gained
ALBUM REVIEW: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams Electrify on ‘Live at Levon's!’
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams’ live shows transport listeners to another realm. Campbell creates a multilayered sonic atmosphere with his never-miss-a-note, emotionally freighted guitar playing while Williams’ soaring vocals lift listeners and can turn tender in a moment. Live at Levons!, recorded Sept. 20 and 21, 2019, at Levon Helm
ALBUM REVIEW: Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz Combine Forces to Bring Forward ‘Lost Voices’
Five years ago, Tim Stafford and Thomm Jutz — two world-class songwriters who each have been awarded the Songwriter of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association — got together to play and write. Out of that collaboration an album grew, one that weaves poignant tales of characters pulled from