Your Front Row Seat To Americana Music
Earlier this year, Denver-based singer/songwriter Leslie Tom, who cut her teeth in her native Texas listening to Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Bob Wills on the radio of her father’s Ford truck, released her new self-titled EP. Produced by John Macy (The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Richie Furay, Los Lobos) and recorded at legendary studio Cinderella Sound... Continue Reading →
“I’ve been calling my music ‘Americana’ since 2001 and feel very fortunate to be able to continue playing music as profession,” says traveling troubadour Don Gallardo, who will play his first official showcase at this year’s AmericanaFest. “We’re really excited to be able to play to the Americana crowd. They are very passionate people and... Continue Reading →
“We had our first Pitchfork review about an Elliot Smith tribute we did, and they said, ‘One of the more interesting takes came from members of the younger generation who probably grew up after Elliot Smith passed away.’ We were like, ‘What are you talking about? Do you think we’re 15?’ I’m 35 years old!”... Continue Reading →
“I was 10 years old and my older brother started taking guitar lessons,” recalls Colorado-based industry veteran David Starr. “Like a lot of kids, I saw The Beatles on Ed Sullivan; for a lot of people that was a life-changing thing. They were a unit, a cohesive group that did this thing. I thought, ‘Well,... Continue Reading →
Nashville remains the music capital of the world, and with good reason. It’s a hub for aspiring artists, a constant stop on major tours, and still goes by the moniker “Music City.” But while we used to accept that artists had to play to the Nashville crowds in order to make it and then stay... Continue Reading →
Many sites have crafted all manner of "Best Of 2016" lists, reviews, and other musical offerings--we decided not to partake this year, because honestly, we go to great lengths to feature only the best music all year long--and what a year it's been! In 2016, Mother Church Pew reviewed over 40 stellar releases from amazing... Continue Reading →