It’s been a fun and rewarding year on the Americana Music News Podcast, featuring visits with some of the most vibrant artists in the field. Here are the five we’ll remember particularly fondly: Tony Joe White – We were honored to speak with Tony Joe White about his new album Bad Mouthin’ at the Americana Music Festival. Sadly, he passed…
Tag: Will Hoge
Show #28 Will Hoge’s “My American Dream”
At a time of intense polarization, surprisingly few artists have used their music to reflect their political beliefs. Will Hoge is the laudable exception to that, as evidenced by his compelling new collection of socially conscious songs.
Review: Old Settler’s Music Festival
Old Settler’s Music Festival (named for its original home, Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock, Texas) has always had something of a hippie vibe, and that atmosphere lives on. Tie-dyed clothing, sparkly capes, headbands and other countercultural accoutrements were much in evidence.
Quotable Cayamo 2017
Things musicians say between songs are sometimes funny, sometimes profound, sometimes both. Here are some notable quotes from the stages of Cayamo 2017.
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.
Damn Quails, Willie Nelson enter Americana airplay chart
There’s little change in this week’s Americana music chart, with Ryan Adams’ Ashes & Fire once again in the top position, followed by Robert Earl Keen and the Jayhawks. At long last, Will Hoge’s Number Seven settles in at #7. The only new albums on the airplay chart are Damn Quails’ Down the Hatch at #26 and Willie Nelson’s Remember…
Jonell Mosser breaks into Americana music chart
Jonell Mosser, one of our favorites, breaks into the Americana Music Association chart at #38 this week with “Fortunes Lost, Fortunes Told,” As we noted in our review of the album, Jonell is a stirring and soulful singer who has never had the break she deserves. Maybe that’s changing. With the Jayhawks still at #1 with “Mocking Bird Time,” the…
Jayhawks, Will Hoge headline Americana Music Showcases
Tonight’s Americana Music Festival in Nashville kicks off with the week’s highlight, the 10th Annual Americana Honors and Awards show. Performers include Lucinda Williams, the Civil Wars, Elizabeth Cook and Buddy Miller, plus many more. Club showcases begin at 10 p.m., with the reunited Jayhawks (currently in the top spot in Americana radio with “Mocking Bird Hill”,) headlining the Cannery Ballroom…
Americana Music Festival schedule: Thursday, Oct. 13
The big event in Thursday’s Americana Music Festival schedule is the Honor and Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium. Here’s a quick look at the showcases that follow: The Basement 10 pm Amanda Shires 11 pm Malcolm Holcombe Midnight: Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three The Station Inn 10 pm Mollie O’Brien and Rich Moore 11 pm JD Souther…
Will Hoge, Wilco surge on Americana Music Chart
The top five spots in this week’s Americana Music Association Chart remain unchanged, with the Jayhawks, Robert Earl Keen, John Hiatt, Gillian Welch and Guy Clark ranked one through five. Will Hoge’s “Number Seven” jumps from #26 to #13. Fresh off two triumphant nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Wilco enters the chart at #21 with “The Whole Love.”…
Jayhawks top Americana chart
The Jayhawks, with founding member Mark Olson on hand for the first time since 1995, have the top album on the Americana Music Assocation chart this week. “Mocking Bird Time” (Rounder) replaces Robert Earl Keen’s “Ready for Confetti” after a one-week run at the top. New to the top ten is Ry Cooder’s “Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down”…
Cayamo update: Will Hoge, Scott Miller
Will Hoge and Scott Miller dropped in for a taping of “World Café” at Cayamo, each fielding a challenge to play four songs – one early and one new song, plus a cover and something anthemic. The covers were particularly entertaining, with Hoge performing “Crying Time” and telling a story about blowing his chance to talk to hero Buck Owns.…