Tag: “bob dylan”

Review: Willie Nile does Dylan – and very well

Willie Nile may carried those Dylan comparisons for the longest time, in part because of a vocal resemblance. It’s not something he shies away from, as evidenced by “Positively Bob – Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan,” his new covers collection.

Review: Rick Nelson’s “Complete Epic Recordings”

By Ken Paulson — Rick Nelson was best known as a teen idol whose family starred in The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, one of the most popular television shows of its era. But he was also one of those rare artists whose best work actually came after his hit-making and television star years. His early hits hold up well…

Americana music chart: “Chimes of Freedom,” Gretchen Peters in Top 10

It’s an unusual week on the Americana music airplay chart, with no new entries in the top 40. The Chimes of Freedom Dylan tribute and Gretchen Peters’ Hello Cruel World are among the biggest gainers, with both breaking into the top 10. The real action is on the most-added list with Anais Mitchell’s Young Man in America, Otis Taylor’s Contraband,…