Americana Roots

The Farewell Drifters-My Favorite 2010 CD So Far

If the year ended today my favorite cd of the year would be Yellow Tag Mondays, the national debut cd by The Farewell Drifters. A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to be in Arlington Virginia on a night that Eric Brace (the nicest guy in Americana in my opinion) was playing with his band [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 80 – Friendly Faces, New Music, Family Farewells

In this episode we have some new music bands we’ve heard before, old music never heard, and I say farewell to a loved one. Music in this episode: - Back In The Back by Kingsley Flood (from Dust Windows) www.KingsleyFlood.com - Sould And Song AND Hole In My Head by The Avery Set (from Returning to Steam) www.TheAverySet.com - Against This Wall AND [...]

Paul Cataldo-Rivers, Roads and Mountains

I love discovering a talented new singer-songwriter. In this case, a new singer-songwriter reached out to us here at AmericanaRoots.com and offered to send a disc to check out. Check it out I did and dig it I do (say that 3 times fast…)!! The mountains of western North Carolina are home to Paul Cataldo, who [...]

The Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – Cowboy Junkies

This episode is a pretty mellow set. But it’s got some strong rock flare thrown in there too. Cowboy Junkies Lincoln Theatre Raleigh, NC Feb 7, 2009 Setlist: - Crossroads - Shining Moon - A Common Disaster - The Girl Behind The Man Behind The Gun - My Little Basquiat - Crescent Moon - Confessions Of Georgia E - Hold On To Me - Working On A Building - Rake [...]

Rose’s Pawn Shop – Dancing On The Gallows

Blending genres of music has become much more common today, with mixed results. Why should we even attempt to categorize all music? Breaking free of these unnecessary habits and allowing the music to speak for itself is what everyone should strive to achieve. The true artists already do it, and unfortunately some pay the price [...]

The Americana Rock Mix: Episode 79 – Spreading The Word

In this episode I’m spreading the word on some indie bands that deserve the support! Music in this episode: - Best You Ever Had AND Here’s to Rock ‘n’ Roll by Shurman (from Waiting For The Sunset) www.ShurmanVille.com - The Breaks AND Don’t Tell Me How To Lose My Mind by Fort Shame (from EP) www.Myspace.com/FortShame - Easy On Me AND Fortune Teller [...]

“Come Home To Me” Music Video by The Famous

My fellow patrons of the internets, webs and tubes, I am pleased to bring you a new music video from a friend (or group of friends) of The Americana Rock Mix and AmericanaRoots.com, The Famous. This is the video to the title track of their newest and fantastic album, Come Home To Me. So please [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 78 – And The Beat Goes On…

Well the show is back on track! After some well needed recovery time from my surgeries, I am chomping at the bit to get the show going again. And to help me out with this episode, I have someone show hasn’t made an appearing on the show in over 50 episodes. My ALWAYS charismatic wife, [...]

Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive – The Supersuckers

The Supersuckers Bluebird Theater Denver, CO November 12th, 2005 Setlist: - Mudhead - Rock N Roll Records - Road Worn and Weary - Creepy Jackalope Eye - I Like It All Man - Rock Your Ass - Breaking Honey’s Heart - Paid - The Evil Powers Of Rock ‘N’ Roll - Hell City, Hell - Luck - Dirt Roads, Dead Ends And Dust - Fisticuffs - Bloodmary Morning - Pretty Fucked Up - How To [...]

Peter Karp & Sue Foley: He said She said

Our friends at Blind Pig Records are out with another winner for those of you who dig the bluesier side of this mix we here call Americana. He said, She said by Peter Karp and Sue Foley is that disc! Sometimes two artists are on the same path, heading in basically the same direction and [...]