It was pitch black outside as a light rain obscured the waxing moon. A stark chill was in the air, punctuating the eerie silence that blanketed all hallows eve in Crab Orchard, Tennessee. Across from the field that Byrd’s… Continue Reading
Americana music has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years, both in fanbase and styles included within the genre. With such expansion, it comes as little surprise that many U.S. music festivals have started including more Americana acts on… Continue Reading
There are two middle Tennessee music traditions that are like no other. In Nashville, the Grand Ole Opry is a name known around the world for bringing together some of the biggest stars and emerging artists of the country music… Continue Reading
At my first Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender in 2017, I was just trying to find my feet in a world of rockabilly, western swing, and classic rock-n-roll. The Boogie is a unique experience that feels like you’ve traveled back in… Continue Reading
Rockabilly music has always enjoyed an outlaw flair that sets it apart from its diverse underlying elements. Too rocking for country music, too twangy for rock music, but together just the right amount of toe-tapping rhythms and jumpy blues riffs… Continue Reading
There are some things that defy the hands of time. At her recent concert at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley, Caroline Spence ended her show with the title track from her last album, Mint Condition. The song, a clear fan favorite,… Continue Reading
In 2018, like a breath of fresh air, The Byrd’s Creek Music Festival swept into the bustling Americana and bluegrass music scene. With the event recently announcing its return for 2019 and its move to summer dates—July 11 through 13—we… Continue Reading
At any given record shop, you can find the volumes of music left behind by amazing musicians who took an ill-fated leap of faith into the spotlight of fronting an album. Some the whispers of faded dreams, others parables on… Continue Reading
“Always choose love.” These words of wisdom were bestowed upon Mary Bragg by her grandmother when Bragg was fresh out of high school and torn between spending the summer with a potential church camp inspired romance—or make her first trip… Continue Reading
Over the last year, Ruston Kelly has rapidly transformed from a critically-acclaimed rising star to a household name. During that time, conversations about Kelly have taken two paths— redemption is always topic number one. Skim his bio, listen to any… Continue Reading