Daily Archives: June 22, 2026

The Sensational Country Blues Wonders! – Music Sounds Better When You’re Stoned With a vocal application similar to the eccentric Wall of Voodoo vocalist Stan Ridgeway, this effort is actually interesting, a gourmet blend of new wave with an undefinable quality. In a word, nothing like what you hear regularly today, so it defines itself […]

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Whatever sound this east Texas band is searching for, the certainly found one that makes fast friends with the ears and hearts of true country listeners who love to hear twang in their tunes, and songs inspired from real life.

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A dozen songwriters have been chosen to perform 10 original bluegrass songs for an audience of artists, producers and other industry professionals during a Songwriter Showcase at this year’s IBMA Business Conference that’s part of the 2026 World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga, Tennessee, hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association in October.

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Alex Wong’s “Permission” carries a purity of emotion and intent that’s hard to shake. In this solo performance from Oklahoma City’s Tower Theater, the glorious, uplifting melody gives even greater force to its message of empowerment: raise your voice, claim your space, and don’t wait for permission to be given. Not a bad way to […]