Steam-Powered Radio with Kelly Wells
This is the third DJ we've interviewed from St. Louis's fiercely independent KDHX. I am impressed by their programming and community involvement. Kelly Wells is not only a host but also a staff member, and has a country-folk band with her husband.
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Jim Dickinson May Be Dead, But He's Not Gone
When I heard the news that Gregg Allman died, I immediately pulled out his album Laid Back and listened to it over and over, especially the songs “All My Friends,” “These Days,” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?” I’d never again see Gregg Allman play and sing those songs,
Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' Create Joy and Optimism with "TajMo"
TajMo, the new collaboration between Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’, opens with the arresting groove of “Don’t Leave Me Here,” driven by a horn section, guitars, and Billy Branch on harmonica. The two blues musicians trade lead vocals on the verses and the refrain: “So if you’re goin’
In Austin and TVs across the Land, Jenny Reynolds Connects through Stories and Emotions
Growing up in Westwood, Massachusetts, singer-songwriter Jenny Reynolds appreciated all of her mother’s records—except one.
“Before I was old enough to go to school, my mom and I used to listen to her records, including the Kingston Trio, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Gordon Lightfoot, and Peter, Paul and
Dawg DNA
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Rock Me
Editor's note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2016/Roots & Branches issue of No Depression in print. Subscribe now for just $6 per month and never miss another issue.
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