Review: J.D. Souther - Natural History
Natural History, out now on eOne Music, is just the the second J.D. Souther solo effort in 25 years -- following 2008's If The World Was You. That curious quietude from such a talented creative voice has only deepened Souther's essential anonymity. It also makes the
Post-9/11's "Great Quiet" and Steve Earle's "John Walker's Blues"
The venerable online music magazine Perfect Sound Forever ran an amazing piece this month called “Steve Earle: Sympathy For An American Terrorist,” which is an excerpt from Dorian Lynskey’s recent book “33 Revolutions Per Minute – A History of Protest Songs,” which has immediately risen to the top of my
The Ballard Sessions - The Art of Eratosthenes Fackenthall: Original Folk Music Live and Local
When I started to think about what I would write about this month, I kept getting overwhelmed. The amazing experiences and acoustic music performances I was able to be a part of and witness to in June simply abound.
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A Closer Look At Old Crow Medicine Show's 'Wagon Wheel'
It's only when I try to learn to play a song that I really get into all its nuances. The coincidence of hearing 2 bands - Ahab and Manran - separately covering 'Wagon Wheel' at Heb Celt Fest and then my daughter posting a link to the OCMS
America's Dan Peek Rides that 'Highway in the Sky' RIP 1950-2011
Although he left the popular folk-rock band America many years ago, Dan Peek's gentle melodies, skillfull, distinctive guitar work, vocal talent and songwriting contributions can still be felt on a band most known for 70's hit songs like "Horse with No Name," "
Review: Those Poor Bastards- "Is This Hell?"
If you have been following country music's underground for any substantial period of time, you have undoubtedly came into contact with Those Poor Bastards and their unique brand of goth-country. Combining the darker edges of old-time folk and roots music with punk influences, the Wisconsin duo