Darrell Webb: The Road to Excellence
No one would argue that Darrell Webb hasn't earned his stripes in traditional bluegrass. He has moved from being a much sought-after sideman in traditional bluegrass settings to establishing himself, in his early 40s, as a solid band leader who has found his own sound and developed
Son Little's New, Blue Magic
This fall, Philly-based, R&B dynamo Son Little will release New Magic, his second full-length album on Anti- Records.
But to lead off the summer, Son Little has already given a taste of the wizardry we should expect to find on that record, as he’s released
Tanita Tikaram on Learning about Life through Theater (and Music)
Tanita Tikaram will never forget a concert she performed many years ago in Wales.
“I once played a gig in Cardiff and, afterward, was in my hotel bedroom trying to sleep,” Tikaram says. “I could hear people in the street singing ‘Cathedral Song.’ It doesn't get better than
The Accidentals Feel Right at Home at Denver House Concert
Ellin Rosenthal really knows how to throw a House Party. Especially when the invited guests are treated to 90 minutes of spirited live music, personal revelations and sneak previews presented by three rising stars known as the Accidentals.
The talented trio of early twenty-somethings — Savannah “Sav” Buist, Katie Larson
Bob Dylan’s Nobel Lecture: Heard Melodies Are Sweet
On June 4, 2017, as part of his Nobel Prize for Literature acceptance, Bob Dylan recorded a speech in Los Angeles. Please listen to it here, before you read it, and absolutely before you read anything about it.
The text of the speech has also been printed by the Nobel
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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