The 10-day San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival begins its ten-day run Feb. 10 in the Bay area. The 13th annual event consists of more than 30 shows at clubs in the region. Here’s the festival’s list of performers: Foghorn Stringband, Jeff Kazor & Lisa Berman, Anne and Pete Sibley, Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, The Brothers Comatose, Emily Bonn…
Review: Chris Ronald’s “Turning Tides”
By Joe Ross Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Chris Ronald is usually heard in intimate listening environments where there is ample stage space, cold beer and good burgers. Restaurants, music circles and open mics are great places for small, attentive audiences to experience his music in its purest, unamplified form. In concert, he also talks about his influences, song ideas, inspirations, and the…
Will Kimbrough’s Lick of the Day (sans guitar)
Will Kimbrough posts his Lick of the Day from the airport in San Francisco. Follow Sun209: The Americana Music Journal on Twitter (sun209com) and Facebook.
Americana chart: Kathleen Edwards’ “Voyageur” at #1
On the day of its release, Kathleen Edwards’ Voyageur is at the top of the Americana Music Association Chart. The Little Willies’ For the Good Times is at the number three position, just one week after release. Both albums are new to the market, but have been played for weeks on Americana radio. The release of albums to radio weeks…