Sandy Beaches Cruise 2017, the much-loved music festival at sea hosted by Delbert McClinton, rocked – in more ways than one
Category: Nashville music
Delbert McClinton’s “Prick of the Litter”
Delbert McClinton is about to release “Prick of the Litter,” his 19th album.
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
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.
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…
Surf’s Up: Brian Wilson at the Ryman
Brian Wilson wrapped us his two-night stand at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last night with a generous set that included the full Pet Sounds album.
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.
New Releases: The Coalmen, Chip Taylor
Coming August 19 is Pushed to the Side, the fifth album from the Nashville-based Coalmen.
Amy Black, Spooner Oldham salute Muscle Shoals
Tonight Amy Black brought a bit of Muscle Shoals to the City Winery in Nashville,
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showcasing classic songs from her Muscle Shoals Sessions album with a horn section and a guest appearance by the legendary songwriter and keyboardist Spooner Oldham.
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.
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.
Bill Lloyd: “Lloydering” through pop history
Bill Lloyd’s new album Lloydering is an entertaining walk through pop music history, featuring covers of lesser known songs by great bands and artists.
New releases: Darrell Scott, Cyndi Lauper, Honeycutters
New albums from Darell Scott, Cyndi Lauper, Honeycutters, David Newbould, Jeremy Nail