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Opening on the Watson Stage with a rocking rendition of “Baby, Baby, Baby,” David Childers and the Serpents knew they could expect some of their fans in the audience, as well as many festival goers unfamiliar with his music. He served up a good mix of his originals, including “Don’t......
The army of individuals who make each MerleFest possible usually have a full year to bring together all the artists, volunteers, and vendors that create the magic that brings music fans from all over the country. This year, after postponing the 2021 festival until fall, the turnover time was cut......
Nashville Pop singer-songwriter Sheyda releases her new track, “Woah” today, Friday, April 22. Sheyda co-wrote with Stephony Smith, who has penned hit singles for Nashville heavyweights including The Chicks, Shania Twain, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, and Trisha Yearwood, and Jodi Marr, who has written songs performed by fellow female powerhouses......
Tickets are on sale for 2022 Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee, set for September 24-25. The promoters announced another star-studded lineup fans have come to expect from the festival. Headliners include Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Jon Batiste, and the Avett Brothers. Other acts from across genres include......
The comparison of The Cactus Blossoms to The Everly Brothers may be a little too easy. Brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum certainly share the blood harmony, and their songs often have a timeless quality that would play in any decade. The Minneapolis-based moves easily between folk, indie rock, and......
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sheyda opened at Hutton Hotel’s Analog Friday night for what she called her “first real show,” and though she admitted she had jitters, her strong vocal performance didn’t give it away. She opened with her first single release “The Dragon,” a song dealing with addiction, helping someone who’s......
By the time the Tedeschi Trucks Band cranked up “Joyful Noise” Tuesday night at the first show of their Ryman residency, the audience knew that was a perfect description of the experience. Husband and wife Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks know how to fill a stage. With dual drummers Tyler......
When Rick Faris released his first solo album Breaking in Lonesome in November 2019, he was enjoying playing his own music. He had written all but one of the songs on the album, which was taking off. In January, he gave notice to Greg Cahill of Special Consensus after playing......