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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: When Rockers Go Bluegrass
posted: March 23, 2011
It seems there’s a worrying trend these days wherein more and more veteran rockers seem to be turning to bluegrass. We’re using the term turning to bluegrass here in the interest of fairness, since the…
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Your Country's Right Here: Lucinda Williams Is "Blessed"
posted: March 10, 2011
Lucinda Williams was backstage at the Los Angeles Convention Center last fall when something happened that likely changed her life. She was killing a bit of time while preparing to sing “Comes a Time” with…
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Rock Muses – The Women Who Inspired The Music
posted: March 8, 2011
All great artists require some form of inspiration, a spark that drives their work. Inspiration can be found everywhere and, of course, a lot of guys find their inspiration in girls. Let’s take a look at a few…
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The Kings of Grit-Pop
posted: January 5, 2011
What would it sound like if Elvis Costello started a Cheap Trick tribute band with Led Zeppelin? Boston’s Forest Henderson thinks it would sound like them. We’re not so sure. Listen to Damn the Dogs…
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Q&A With Jed Hilly, Executive Director of the Americana Music Association
posted: December 21, 2010
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, the Americana Music Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating and cultivating the community of Americana artists across the country. The AMA works around the clock to host events, participate…
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Rock 'n' Roll Call: Paper or Plastic
posted: October 5, 2010
As their name suggests, Paper or Plastic are all about recycling. Their newest album Don’t Be Like That shows how this Portland, Oregon group can take the best aspects of old school rock, jazz and…
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