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With the echoes and memories of the prior day still in mind, I was excited to see what a new day would bring at the 2017 Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender. Saturday’s lineup included a mix of legends and up-and-comers in the rockabilly scene. First, I popped in on Nashville Lower Broadway favorites, Brazilbilly. Lead singer JesseLee... Continue Reading →
Last Friday Night at the Nashville Boogie Weekender was a royal affair featuring both the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, and the Queen of Outlaw Country, Nikki Lane. After soaking in a fabulous performance from Ms. Jackson, I was on the run to the Nashville Palace Stage for Lane's rocking country barn-burner. Luckily, the party... Continue Reading →
It was a royal gathering last Friday night at the 2017 Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender; with the Queen of Rockabilly taking the Tennessee Ballroom Stage at Opryland Hotel and the Queen of Outlaw Country quickly following at the Nashville Palace, music lovers knew that they were in for a magical evening full of amazing and... Continue Reading →
It happens every time I go to a music festival. Every. Single. Time. It’s also one of my top reasons for going to festivals—there’s always that artist that jumps out at me and makes me ask, “why am I just learning about this person? Why don’t I have these songs on repeat at home?” At... Continue Reading →
Put on by Muddy Roots Music, the Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender, part car show, mixed with vintage vendors, a record convention, and a whole heap of music, features everything from rockabilly legends to country crooners. With over 90 acts on the bill, it took some strategy to see as much as possible. The Boogie shows span four... Continue Reading →
It’s that time of year again, y'all...the lineup for the 2017 Muddy Roots Music Festival has been announced, and it's a doozy! Founder Jason Galaz says next year's festival is "truly the great 'homecoming' of the underground roots music scene worldwide." Th event, which begins Friday, September 1, 2017 and ends Monday, September 4, 2017, marks... Continue Reading →
BIG NEWS Y'ALL! In 1969, an old western theme park was constructed in Cave City, Kentucky, called Guntown Mountain, which was a well-known and popular roadside attraction; within a two mile radius of the theme park, there are several 50s and 60s-era motels, Dinosaur World Park, and cave tour entrances. Unfortunately, Guntown Mountain has fallen... Continue Reading →
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 →