Daily Archives: June 16, 2026

It feels like you can’t spit these days without hitting a new neotraditionalist. But that doesn’t make the songs of the meteorically-rising Mack Geiger any less impressive. He doesn’t just have the style and sound, but songs that yearn for something.

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This week’s column highlights two Appalachian roots music festivals: Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival, held in Martinsville, Virginia, and Railbird Festival, held in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Rooster Walk returned for a 16th year (May 21-24, 2026) just months after being selected as the best music fest

Irish guitarist, singer, and songwriter Gráinne Duffy talks about growing up working in her parents’ shop and fuel station and why she believes having something to say matters more than playing great.

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A few social media posts from Bunnie Xo are getting a closer look after surprising news about her marriage to Jelly Roll. Continue reading…