Your Front Row Seat To Americana Music
Telisha and Doug Williams, who share their musical stories with the world as Americana duo Wild Ponies, will release their new album, Radiant, on May 13th. Raised on old-time music, bluegrass, and southern gospel, each comes by their talent honestly; Doug’s mother is a folk singer, and his grandfather taught him banjo at age five, while Telisha’s... Continue Reading →
Just in time for Mother's Day, rockicana troubadour Stephen Kellogg released a stirring new single, "Galaxy", from his latest album South, West, North, East. Of the tune, which was inspired by his wife, Kirsten, Kellogg says: "'Galaxy' is a song about being tangled up with someone you love. A well-worn idea to be sure, but when you... Continue Reading →
With a childhood spent running free at festivals and listening to the traveling troubadours who stopped by to play shows in her living room, it’s no surprise that music and dancing are a part of songwriter, dancer, and banjoista Evie Ladin’s DNA. “My mom was deep into the international folk dance world; she has a... Continue Reading →
Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and producer Larry Campbell's childhood playground came with a view of the 59th Street bridge in the Big Apple; actress and musician Teresa Williams grew up in the midst of a West Tennessee cotton patch. “We met when she hired me to play pedal steel in a band for a gig in New... Continue Reading →
“I am so passionate about Americana music; it’s true and honest and raw. We're inspired by the storytelling and instrumentation of it--it’s country, it’s blues, it’s folk, there are so many elements to Americana,” explains Taylor Dupuis, vocalist of Nashville-based folkicana outfit Roanoke. “I initially hadn’t thought about pursuing folk or Americana music, but I... Continue Reading →
Pasco, Washington's indie folk artist folk singer/songwriter Quinell has been making a name for himself around his hometown, captivating audiences with his soulful voice and gut-wrenching emotional songwriting. Recently, he released a video for "Space to Breathe," a spine-tingling, emotional acoustic track about the end of a relationship. Directed by videographer Justin Frick and featuring violinist Erica... Continue Reading →
Alt-country artist Jeremy Nail's new album, My Mountain, produced by the iconic Alejandro Escovedo, is an excellent addition to his catalogue; the heart of a classic Texas troubadour beats strongly in this masterpiece. The title track, with its hint of blues and loads of soul, is an exceptional way to begin the album's journey. Nail has established a signature... Continue Reading →
Tim McNary is a seeker; always with a book in tow—Rainer Rilke, Beat poetry from the likes of Lawrence Ferlinghetti as of late, and facing challenges with resolve and curiosity. After college, he ventured alone to South America, backpacked through Peru and Bolivia, eventually landing in Brazil, teaching English to children. “I got my mom to... Continue Reading →
“We get labeled as a retro band, and though we draw a lot of influence from older music, I feel like the way we put things together is very different,” says Lech Wierzynski, frontman for soulful rhythm and blues-y collective The California Honeydrops. The golden-voiced Wierzynski, who also plays guitar and trumpet, was born in... Continue Reading →
Charleston-based Americana outfit SUSTO is making their debut appearance at the Stagecoach Festival this weekend in Indio, California! The band is currently on a headlining tour following prior support tours with Futurebirds and Heartless Bastards. They have unleashed a new video for their "Cigarettes, Whiskey & Wine," a song from their 2014 self-titled debut album, featuring footage from their... Continue Reading →