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THROUGH THE LENS: BeachLife Ranch Festival and Los Angeles Folk Festival

THROUGH THE LENS: BeachLife Ranch Festival and Los Angeles Folk Festival

Two new festivals in California recently showcased the state’s varied flavors of roots music and festival settings. The second installment of the BeachLife Ranch Festival took place Sept. 22-24 in Redondo Beach. Less than 30 miles to the northeast, the Los Angeles Folk Festival made its debut Oct. 8-9

BONUS TRACKS: Brutal News From Bandcamp, The Birth of a Folk Standard, and More

BONUS TRACKS: Brutal News From Bandcamp, The Birth of a Folk Standard, and More

THE READING ROOM: Rounder Records’ Music-First Recipe for Success

THE READING ROOM: Rounder Records’ Music-First Recipe for Success

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: House of Hamill, Amelia White, and Crow and Gazelle

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: House of Hamill, Amelia White, and Crow and Gazelle

THROUGH THE LENS: The Scene and Sounds From Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023

THROUGH THE LENS: The Scene and Sounds From Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023

THE LONG HAUL: To iPad or Not to iPad

THE LONG HAUL: To iPad or Not to iPad

BONUS TRACKS: Ameripolitan Award Nominees, A New Indie Label, and More

BONUS TRACKS: Ameripolitan Award Nominees, A New Indie Label, and More