Billed as “The Show That Made Country Music Famous” and the “Home of American Music,” the Grand Ole Opry is one of the most iconic attractions in the State of Tennessee. Just down the road from the Opry’s home in Nashville, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has embraced an increasingly genre-diverse lineup, including an... Continue Reading →
The Del McCoury Band, The Tillers, and JD Wilkes at The Nashville Palace
It was a rousing celebration of old-time music at the Nashville Palace last weekend, the kind of music that makes you believe you can almost hear the sounds of crackling vinyl coming through a record player as you listen. The lineup included JD Wilkes of the Legendary Shack Shakers, Cincinnati-based bluegrass outfit The Tillers, and... Continue Reading →
Interview: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band
New Orleans is one of my most favorite places on the planet. I take a yearly autumnal sojourn to the Crescent City, (because if you go in the summer, you'll melt); there's just something magical about that town--the food, the culture, the history, and of course, the music. Everywhere you go, music is wafting through the air; there are... Continue Reading →