“Brand New Day,” first Mavericks @MavericksMusic studio CD on own label, stands with their best, particularly title track. https://t.co/Sqfz4GhNOe — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) February 27, 2017 “Close Ties” from @RodneyJCrowell due March 31. Fine album, esp. nod to @GuyClarkKCA and “Nashville 1972”. https://t.co/M8S3TYQBaQ — Americana Music News (@KenPaulson7) February 27, 2017 New @drewholcomb “Souvenir” due March 24. Our favorite…
Category: Americana Music
Cayamo 2017: A music cruise preview
Much of the Cayamo 2017 lineup reads like a Who’s Who of previous Cayamos – Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile, Richard Thompson, Rodney Crowell, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Steve Earle, Paul Thorn, Glen Phillips and Jim Lauderdale, among others.
Lari White’s “Old Friends, New Loves”
Lari White, literally a star of stage, screen and recordings, has a new double-EP out called Old Friends, New Loves.
Review: Kevin and Dustin Welch in concert
Singer-songwriters Kevin and Dustin Welch (father and son, respectively) bring somewhat different approaches to the Americana table.
Band of Heathens tops Americana chart with “Duende”
Ed Jurdi of the Band of Heathens talks about “Duende,” the number one album on this week’s Americana Music chart.
Review: Sandy Beaches Cruise 2017
Sandy Beaches Cruise 2017, the much-loved music festival at sea hosted by Delbert McClinton, rocked – in more ways than one
Delbert McClinton’s “Prick of the Litter”
Delbert McClinton is about to release “Prick of the Litter,” his 19th album.
Townes Van Zandt remembered at 20th annual “wake”
There were few tears but plenty of laughter and good fellowship at the 20th annual Townes Van Zandt wake, held Jan. 1 at the Old Quarter Acoustic Café in Galveston, Texas.
New releases: Paul Thorn, Kimbrough & DeMeyer
New releases from Paul Thorn, Will Kimbrough & Brigitte DeMeyer, Larry Keel, Whitney Rose, Bob Delevante
Review: John Egan’s “Magnolia City”
By Paul T. Mueller On his latest collection, Magnolia City, Houston-based singer-songwriter John Egan goes back to the basics – a stomp board, a couple of National steel guitars, and a voice well suited to a 10-song mix of classic blues and folk songs and well-crafted originals. Although Egan seems comfortable fronting a band, he’s more often to be found…
Mountain Tough concert to help Gatlinburg
Americana Music News – We’re proud that our friends and colleagues at WMOT and Music City Roots are playing major roles in this Saturday’s “Mountain Tough” fund-raising concert in the wake of the devastating fires in Gatlinburg. The official announcement: All week, artists and radio stations have been signing on to support Mountain Tough, an all-day, free musical celebration and…
Delbert McClinton’s 2017 Sandy Beaches Cruise
We’re looking forward to Delbert McClinton’s 2017 Sandy Beaches Cruise, which begins Jan. 6 in Tampa. There’s a relaxed vibe throughout the week, in contrast to other music cruises that include assigned seats and lines to get into shows.
Guy Clark’s Dualtone work collected
New Dualtone release collects the best of Guy Clark’s later career.
New: Molly and Me’s “Old Friend”
New album from Nashville-based Molly and Me
Americana Music Association’s Top 100 albums
The Americana Music Association just released its list of its 100 top albums, the most-played on Americana music radio stations from Dec. 1, 2015 through Dec. 5, 2016. Each year we always find some overlooked gem. The Avett Brothers top the new list, followed by the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Bonnie Raitt and the Lumineers. For full details and other Americana…
Carolyn Sills Combo’s ‘Dime Stories Vol. 2″
“Dime Stories Vol. 2” from the Carolyn Sills Combo includes the terrific baseball anthem “Tinker to Evers to Chance”
New: Balsam Range’s “Mountain Voodoo”
New release “Mountain Voodoo” from IBMA winners Balsam Range
Review: Aaron Lee Tasjan’s “Silver Tears”
With his new album Silver Tears, Aaron Lee Tasjan nails an impressive achievement – channeling a roster of worthy influences while remaining true to his own voice and vision.
New release: Kacey Musgraves’ “Very Kacey Christmas”
Kacey Musgraves has a new holiday album, aptly titled A Very Kacey Christmas. She talked about the unconventional collection of Yuletide tunes in an interview on WMOT Roots Radio at the Family Wash in East Nashville yesterday.
First-person: Aaron Lee Tasjan’s “Silver Tears”
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.