Oxford American Music Issue Explores Memphis

Nancy PoseyDec 19, 2024December 22, 20240

Since Oxford American began publishing more than a quarter of a century ago, the magazine has undergone a number of changes—including new leadership and relocation from Oxford, Mississippi, to Little Rock, Arkansas. One aspect that has not changed is the publication’s commitment to good writing, showcased this month in Volume...

MERLEFEST 2025 ADDS TO LINEUP

Nancy PoseyDec 12, 2024December 25, 20240

With an already-stellar lineup in place, the organizers of MerleFest announced additional artists. I’m with Her, the trio composed of Sarah Jarosz, Aiofe O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins, will perform on Friday, along with William Prince, The Cleverlys, and Tami Neilson. On Saturday, the Steel Wheels and John McEuen and the...

MerleFest Announces Initial Lineup and Return of the Late Night Jam

Nancy PoseyNov 12, 2024November 12, 20240

November 12, 2024 (Wilkesboro, NC) The initial 2025 lineup for the 37th annual MerleFest, set for April 24–27, was announced today, with the return of some favorite North Carolina-based groups, including The Avett Brothers and Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange). This year’s lineup also includes the legendary singer/songwriter Bonnie Raitt, IBMA...

Tony Trischka’s ‘Earl Jam’ Gets Grammy Nomination

Nancy PoseyNov 11, 2024November 11, 20240

This year has been good to Tony Trischka, but not without major effort on his part. With his own place solidly secured in the world of bluegrass banjo, Trischka has taken on a labor of love honoring one of his banjo heroes Earl Scruggs. With the release of Earl Jam,...

Creed’s Are You Ready? Tour Brings a Sold-Out Night to Nashville

Alma ReedNov 11, 20240

[gallery columns=”1″ size=”full” type=”single-slider” ids=”33346″] Creed’s Are You Ready? Tour returned to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a sold-out show on a crisp evening, reaffirming why their music continues to captivate fans nearly 30 years after their debut. Fresh off a successful August performance in the same city, Creed’s ability to...

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Closes Farewell Tour at The Mother Church

Nancy PoseyNov 9, 2024November 10, 20240

By the time most bands have been touring more than 50 years, their concerts are more like tributes shows with sometimes only one token original member. Not so for Nitty Gritty Dirty Band, who just closed out “All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour” with two shows at Nashville’s historic...

Henhouse Prowlers Release ‘Line the Avenues’ in Time for Veterans Day

Nancy PoseyNov 7, 2024November 9, 20240

In advance of Veteran’s Day, the Chicago-based bluegrass band Henhouse Prowlers released their single “Line the Avenues,” an intensely personal song for banjo player Ben Wright. The idea for the song, as reflected in the final verse, originated years ago when Wright was visiting his paternal grandparents in West Bend,...

High Lonesome Releases Self-Titled Debut Album

Nancy PoseyNov 1, 2024November 1, 20240

While Chuck Sitero has been fronting High Lonesome in various iterations for a while, the bluegrass band’s self-titled first album came together as the band itself gelled. Hailing from outside Atlanta, Sitero and his wife headed to Colorado during the beginning of Covid. “We realized we were not going to...

BEAT Brings King Crimson To Life in Nashville, TN

Nathan LeslieOct 31, 2024October 31, 20240

Dating back to the late 1800’s, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium has played host to a vast array of performers and entertainers. “The Mother Church of Country Music” has seen its fair share of country music legends but this October 28th evening brought along quite a different sound. Paying tribute to...

Everclear: An Unforgettable Night Of Late-90s Alt-Rock Nostalgia

Josh TrotterOct 30, 2024October 31, 20240

The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee, proved to be the perfect setting for an unforgettable night of late-90s alt-rock nostalgia as Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, Marcy Playground, and Everclear brought their legendary sounds to the subterranean venue. Known for its unique location—a massive underground cave system transformed into a live music venue—The...

Vickie Vaughn Launches ‘Travel On’ at Historic Station Inn

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