Now Be Thankful for Fairport Convention
“Come all ye rolling minstrels, and together we will try to rouse the spirit of the earth…” as goes the Fairport Convention anthem and title of this magnificent seven CD set of 131 tracks. And they do. Released tomorrow, July 28, Come All Ye is a comprehensive selection of Fairport
Yonder Mountain String Band Dances in the Moonlight
A little more than halfway through their new album, Yonder Mountain String Band launches into a slow, sensuous version of the old King Harvest chestnut “Dancing in the Moonlight.” King Harvest’s original kicks off with a twinkling electric piano whose recurring chords float under the singer’s gravelly voice
Floating Down The Creek with Wes Griffith
Something very exciting is happening in central Georgia, with Macon's "The Creek" joining the group of full-time Americana roots-based radio stations. I love that they broadcast from downtown Macon. They are very community-based and their sound honors the South. Here's a look at what&
How To Make A Country Album
Cleveland country artist Charles Hill Jr is currently working on his sophomore release, so naturally he started thinking about album artwork.
That's when friend Ron Kretsch stepped in with the most hilarious mockup this side of the Mississippi. Hill hasn't yet chosen the songs for the
Worried Fat Possum Blues
Mama Possum has had a buncha babies, and they're all worrisome. But for those of us just listening in, the only thing worrisome about this ten-piece Fat Possum brood is which treasure to dive into first.
R.L. Burnside, Reverend Gary Davis, Honeyboy Edwards, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip
Outside Influences: Jerry Garcia, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, and Bluegrass
Bluegrass, like any musical genre, has its roots deep in the culture that nurtured and grew it. As it grows, it seeks to maintain those roots while remaining alert to its commercial opportunities. But like the rest of the world, emerging technologies, changing demographic factors, and popular tastes have their