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 →
Queens of The Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender: Nikki Lane
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 →
MCP at The Nashville Boogie Vintage Weekender, Part 1
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 →
Album Review: Nikki Lane – Highway Queen
In this era of manufactured blonde Barbie Doll country queens, the landscape is crying out for authenticity and truth. Nikki Lane has answered that call. With her third album, Highway Queen, set for release on February 17th via New West Records, Lane bares her soul. In the grand tradition of the lauded female pioneers of... Continue Reading →
“Highway Queen” – New Video from Nikki Lane
"The Highway Queen don't need no king," declares Americana icon-in-the-making Nikki Lane, in the title track of her forthcoming record, set for release on February 17, 2017 via New West Records. The album, poised to be Lane’s major mainstream breakthrough, is a journey through heartbreak that takes exquisite turns; from whiskey-soaked laments to rollicking bangers... Continue Reading →
Live Show Review: Jonathan Tyler at Mercy Lounge
Texas-based troubadour Jonathan Tyler performed recently at local venue Mercy Lounge, providing opening support for Ron Pope & The Nighthawks. Tyler, who has played Mercy Lounge many times, appeared solo this time, equipped with a guitar, a harmonica, and a kick drum (at one point, he introduced the "band" saying, "...and on the kick drum, my right... Continue Reading →