Americana Roots

Marley’s Ghost – Ghost Town

Ever ask yourself what has happened to real music as you search your radio dial….looking for anything that sounds appealing? The music is still out there, you just need to look in the right places. Some nuggets may be harder to find than others, but when they are discovered, a smile crosses your face as [...]

Jeremy Porter – Party of One

After listening to “Party of One,” Jeremy Porter’s debut solo CD, it’s easy to see what makes Americana music a deeper listen than pure Pop. Both genres share the synthesis of multiple source genres, but while Pop is sweet like cotton candy and can be as satisfying as a rice cake, good Americana challenges you [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 65 – Sequestered By Obama

I’m stuck in the house thanks to the President being in the area. All the roads are blocked, so I figured it was a good time to record this week’s episode. Music in this episode: - Little Lion Man by Mumford & Sons (from Sigh No More) www.MumfordAndSons.com - Cousins AND Dirty Lips by Drag The River (from It’s Crazy) www.DragTheRiver.com - Sugarcoating [...]

Drunk On Crutches – People.Places.Things.

Have you ever decided to listen to new CD, not knowing what to expect? Sure you have. And when the first song starts, you are not only surprised, but ready to hear what’s next? Well, that’s what happened to me when I began listening to Drunk On Crutches’ new release ‘People. Places. Things.’ Even after I [...]

Oscars — Ryan Bingham

A big congratulations to Ryan Bingham / T Bone Burnett for picking up the best original song for “The Weary Kind (Theme from “Crazy Heart”) from “Crazy Heart”! I guess now I can say I know an Oscar winner or at least talked to one From all of us in Americana land, [...]

The Americana Spotlight – Austin Collins

On this edition of The Americana Spotlight, I feature Austin Collins & The Rainbirds. Austin joins me to talk about his new album, Wrong Control, which marks the band’s third release. I’ve seen Austin several times live over the years and have always enjoyed his sound both vocally along with the rock laiden guitar work. [...]

The Council of Smokers and Drinkers- Grizzled

Nashville, Austin, Memphis……Anchorage?? Last year we wrote about Alaska band The Whipsaws on our site. I’m happy to report that we have another tasty musical export from the Cold North. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you The Council Of Smokers And Drinkers. Our friend Von has played the group on his podcast recently so you [...]

Mumford & Sons – Sigh No More

My latest addiction is a band out of London (yes, London) named Mumford & Sons. I stumbled across the band from a few recommendations off of twitter two weeks ago and ever since my ears have become dependent on this amazing album. Their debut album (please tell me where to find any earlier works if [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 64 – French Titles And Posthumous Tracks

I’m feeling much better this week, so I’m a bit more talkative. But don’t worry, I’ve got a lot of great music as well… Music in this episode: - One More Time by Butcher’s Blind (from One More Time) www.Myspace.com/ButchersBlindMusic - Good Love AND Judgement Day by Elliot Randall (from Caffeine & Gasoline) www.Myspace.com/ElliotRandall - Stay Up Late AND Southern Vine by Stovall (from [...]

Tinariwen- Old Town School of Folk Music

This post is actually more about the venue than the show. I have a list of some of the live music venues I’d like to get to in various cities and was able to knock one off the list this past weekend when I was in Chicago for work. The Old Town School of Folk Music [...]