Your Front Row Seat To Americana Music
"Texas Dust," the title track to the sophomore album from Georgia-based songcrafter Nathan Evans Fox, was born from a newly-recovered stack of his grandfather's Army records that revealed the arc of his grandfather's life as a Southern migrant worker turned Sergeant who eventually was discharged in order to help his family cope with the loss... Continue Reading →
Establishing roots can be an amazing thing, but sometimes, those roots will keep you from growing wings to fly. Nashville-based Americountry artist Grace Gonzalez sings about her choice to fly in her new single, “This Old Town.” “It’s all about the choice I made within myself to pursue my passion over a nine to five... Continue Reading →
Undiscovered musical talent is all around us; sometimes, it opportunely breaks into the national consciousness—and, through the magic of the internet, there are no limits to music’s reach, and sharing it has become simple. Austin-based Johnny Dango’s new album Dear Everybody, I Love You is one worth sharing. With solidly set tongue-in-cheek sentiment wrapped in quality... Continue Reading →
Born in France a coal miner’s daughter, singer/songwriter Pauline Andrès is a true citizen of the world. Andrès has called Paris, London, and Berlin home, but discovered she was a little to country for the locals. She eventually made her way to Nashville, and found “her people.” On February 2nd, the smokey-voiced songstress will unleash... Continue Reading →
“It’s like old times!” exclaims Samantha Parton of her reunion and collaboration with former Be Good Tanyas bandmate Jolie Holland. “It’s better than old times for me,” adds Holland. “I just love this band and the crew. It feels very personal. We both, in the intervening years, we’ve grown so much as musicians, and humans,... Continue Reading →
These days, having a banjo in your band doesn’t make you Americana. All the elements have to be in place—stellar songwriting, outstanding musicianship, creative innovation, and a unique ability to connect with those who listen. Raleigh, North Carolina-based Americountry outfit New Reveille has it all, banjo included. The award-winning ensemble, who recently signed with Loud... Continue Reading →
For most casual fans of music, the forty-five minutes that a band spends on the stage is all they can see. However, when the guitar cases are closed and the venue’s floor is littered with empty beer cans and trash, most bands load their gear into the van and return back to their normal lives.... Continue Reading →
When you zoom out from your regular perspective of the world, it’s easy to find connections everywhere you look. So-and-so knows so-and-so who introduces you to so-and-so…much like Kevin Bacon, we’re all probably separated by six degrees or less to others in ways we’d never imagine possible. Such is the story of how Nashville-based Americountry... Continue Reading →
Americountry duo The Contenders will release their debut full-length, Laughing With The Reckless, on November 3rd via Rock Ridge Music. The album, a follow-up to their 2014 EP Meet The Contenders, explores the perseverance of hope in dark times, and the connective power of music. In fact, it was music that connected Vermont-based singer/songwriter Jay... Continue Reading →
It’s been said that old ways won’t open new doors, and sometimes, change is just what we need. “I haven’t really been enjoying the city of Nashville for a while, and I didn’t see why I kept going back,” reflects Gill Landry on his decision to give up his brick and mortar housing to live... Continue Reading →