There is a plaintive poignancy to the delivery of Nels Andrews words. Each song tempered with pensive thought and purpose. “Memory Compass” moves in undulating waves around Andrews’ voice. It [ … ]
Category: Music Features
Singled Out: Malin Petterson “Pause”
Delicate, soft…but hard hitting. Malin Petterson’s voice drifts elegantly over slow picked guitar. Beauty and light emanate out…dig it for yourself. Who: Malin Petterson From: Oslo, Norway Song: “Pause” Latest [ … ]
An Interview with Leyla McCalla (Our Native Daughters): At the Center
As we welcome the last day of Newport, on a weekend that has been so rife with collaboration, one of the most anticipated sets is Our Native Daughters. The group [ … ]
Sonic Soul: Aaron Lee Tasjan’s ‘Karma For Cheap Reincarnated” Coming August 30th
Aaron Lee Tasjan has had quite a few great years artistically. Seemingly on tour forever. His past three records have not only been standouts within the Americana community, but he [ … ]
Show You Should Know: The Brother Brothers at Billsville House Concerts 8/3
magic (ma-jik) : adj : giving a feeling of enchantment House concerts, an intimate listening experience where audience and entertainer seemingly blend together. It’s, in my opinion, the best way to [ … ]
Peep This: Tyler Childers’ Countri-delic Video For “All Your’n”
As someone who came across Tyler Childers‘ songs through a Youtube channel featuring a stationary camera and a clean shaven, short hair styled Tyler on Red Barn Radio, watching him [ … ]
An Interview with Adia Victoria: Reclaiming the Blues
When I was watching Martin Scorcese’s new Netflix documentary about Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue, I thought of Adia Victoria right at the beginning. Before beginning the tour, Dylan and [ … ]
Fresh Track: Billy Strings “Taking Water”
On the road…forever…seems to be the mantra of Billy Strings and the fellas in his band. Criss crossing the country and it being festival season there is no sign of [ … ]
Breakdown: Green River Festival – Saturday in Photos
I only made it out for Saturday this year at Green River Fest‘s annual blow out weekend, but just one day was more than enough to fill my heart and [ … ]
Bringing Down the House: An Interview with Film Makers Jenna Misra and Olivia Lyons
Ask most touring artists out there what their favorite type of venue to play in is and I’d venture to guess that a high percentage of answers would be something [ … ]