After a week off, Bonus Tracks returns with a double dose of roots music news!
Last month, No Depression announced the launch of a new fellowship program, thanks to a generous donation from nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation. The Criticism Fellowships, given to writers, authors, and previous No
Discussions involving Vincent’s new album “Blue Stars” should commence upon whether it’s to be considered a career effort. Emerson made sure to really keep the passion up for twelve consistent tracks.
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Peter Karp – Jersey Town This set pays a blues homage to Peter Karp’s home state: New Jersey. Land of Sinatra, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Nancy Sinatra, Young Rascals, Billy Falcon, Al DiMeola, Count Basie, Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge), Bon Jovi, Donald Fagan, Pat DiNizio (Smithereens), Connie Francis, Cissy & Whitney Houston, Ricky […]
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Stacy Mitchhart – No Rhyme Or Reason This is a slick, well-recorded set of roots-driven blues built on a soulful foundation. The 17th full-length LP from Tennessee Blues purveyor Stacy Mitchhart (vocals/lead & rhythm guitars). Produced by Grammy winner Tom Hambridge (drums/percussion/bgv), the 12 tracks were conjured up for No Rhyme Or Reason (Drops April […]
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Dan Penn Smoke Filled Room On December 5th, in Austin, Texas, I was poised—with palpable excitement—to step into a veritable temple of the blues and a true institution of the Texas capital: Antone’s Nightclub. Since opening its doors in 1975, the venue has hosted a mind-blowing lineup of performers. All the greats have passed through […]
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Matthew Payne – Better Times This debut Matthew Payne showcase contains 10 stripped-down, bare bones pieces that make up Better Times (Drops April 17/Independent/30:54) recorded at EAR Studio in Austin, TX & produced by James Stevens (harmony vocals/percussion) & Matthew Payne (all songs written & performed). With the first track “Better Times,” Matthew comes across […]
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It’s five miles from the Boyles Yard to downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Along that southbound route, the sky opens up like a greeting, the fathomless blue interrupted only by the crisscrossing of telephone wires. Bleached gravel litters the journey, and all around, locomotives hiss and howl on the sunbaked
They gave Don Schlitz all the accolades they could, because Don Schlitz gave us so many of the songs that contributed so much to our lives. Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” might have been where it started.
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The ‘Landman’ star explained that he really enjoyed the area around his daughter’s university. He said “it was just a natural fit”.
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