Americana Music News – Aaron Lee Tasjan dropped by the Family Wash in Nashville today to sing a few songs on a WMOT Roots Radio broadcast in support of his new album “Silver Tears.” Here he talks about the new recording and an unusual promotional tour.
Category: Americana Music
New releases: Mavericks, Dale Watson, Becky Warren
The Mavericks have had an extraordinary resurgence in recent years, emerging as top Americana music artists.
Review: Suzy Bogguss’ “Aces Redux”
You live and learn a lot in a quarter century and this new recording reflects both the strength of “Aces”and Suzy Bogguss’ growth as an artist.
Timothy B. Schmit opens tour in Nashville
Timothy B. Schmit, veteran of both the Eagles and Poco, opened his new tour at the City Winery in Nashville tonight, following a number of guest appearances during the 2016 Americana Music Festival.
Snapshots: Americana Music Festival
The official programming at the annual Americana Music Festival is just part of the entertainment. All over town, artists perform on stages at record stores and restaurants. A sampling:
Jason Isbell tops Americana Music Awards
By Ken Paulson The annual Americana Music Awards and Honors event is always a special evening and one of the most memorable musical events in a city legendary for them. This year I had the honor of joining Joe Henry in awarding the Spirit of Americana Free Speech Award to Billy Bragg. That’s always an honor, and offers the chance…
This week: Americana Music Festival
We’re just days away from our favorite music event in Nashville and the AMericana Music Festival boasts another great line-up of performers.
Review: Craig Kinsey’s’ “The Nylon Sessions”
Craig Kinsey is an expressive singer who accompanies himself on a nylon-strung guitar (hence the title) and harmonica, plus one other player. The result is a worthy showcase for the thoughtful lyrics of the 11 originals and two covers – as well as for the skills of the supporting musicians.
WMOT launch: Jim Lauderdale, Suzy Bogguss, Will Hoge
Jim Lauderdale hosted the launch party for new Americana radio station WMOT at the Country Music Hall of Fame, drawing on the talents of Will Hoge, Suzy Bogguss, Mike Farris and an All-Star Americana band. The new station, based at Middle Tennis State University’s College of Media and Entertainment, can be accessed on mobile devices with the Roots Radio app for Apple and Android devices.
Review: Tim Easton’s “American Fork”
Tim Easton has some advice for you: Stop wasting time. Put down your smartphones. Talk to each other.
New releases: Bobby Rush, Kiefer Sutherland
New releases from Bobby Rush, Kiefer Sutherland, Woodland West, Dear Country, Johnny Nicholas, Ron DiLego and John “Papa” Gros,
Review: Quirky, intense “Robert Ellis”
Thematic darkness aside, Robert Ellis is a fine artistic achievement. It’s quirky, intense and most likely exactly what Robert Ellis wanted it to be.
Review: Megan Palmer’s “What She’s Got to Give”
What She’s Got to Give marks a real step forward for East Nashville-based singer-songwriter Megan Palmer.
Review: “Dreamer” celebrates Kent Finlay
James Kent Finlay was the owner of Cheatham Street Warehouse, a small music venue in San Marcos, Texas, that helped launch the careers of many Texas musicians – including, among others, George Strait, Todd Snider, Slaid Cleaves and James McMurtry.
New releases: Tommy Womack, Michael Fracasso
One of the smartest, and simultaneously sweet and subversive songwriters in Nashville, Tommy Womack has recovered from a life-threatening 2015 car crash and released Namaste, an album with a front cover that conveys his gratitude for recovery.
Celebrating Sun Records: Margo Price, JD McPherson
Margo Price, J.D. McPherson, Webb Wilder and the Planet Rockers showcased the Sun Records sound with songs from the label and some original tunes that were clearly inspired by Sam Phillips’ work
Review: Hayes Carll’s “Lovers and Leavers”
On Lovers and Leavers, Hayes Carll turns inward, focusing on such themes as love, loss and struggle.
This just in: Americana Music nominees
The Americana Music Association has just released its list of nominations for the 15th Annual Honors & Awards.
New releases: Darrell Scott, Cyndi Lauper, Honeycutters
New albums from Darell Scott, Cyndi Lauper, Honeycutters, David Newbould, Jeremy Nail
In concert: Kelley Mickwee
Austin-based singer-songwriter Kelley Mickwee brought a kind of career retrospective to the Fulshear House Concerts series on April 30.