REVIEW: Magoo “What A Life”
Magoo What A Life Bluegrass is life in Colorado. Our bars and breweries are overflowing with talented pickers. One could (and this one has) made weekends out of seeing these players, without even needing a ticket or a summer festival – walk into Golden’s New Terrain Brewing Company on a Thursday evening, or Rollinsville’s Howlin […]
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Interview: Michael Rudd on “Ways of the World”
Michael Rudd photo by David Rosenfield Michael Rudd has a new album releasing this week on Invisible Road Records, Ways of the World. The songs are haunting, in a modern way, while they rest on a timeless foundation at the same time. The style of the album might be considered conscious. Michael had a cancer […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Julianna Riolino Gives Her All on Deluxe ‘Echo in the Dust’
There isn’t a single note on Julianna Riolino’s sophomore album Echo in the Dust that isn’t delivered with what sounds like every bit of gusto she’s got. Whether she’s offering a romantic gesture or a simmering kiss-off, Riolino uses all
REVIEW: Willie Nelson “Country Music”
Willie Nelson – Country Music This Grammy-nominated set comes as a single CD & double vinyl LP. It’s an acclaimed 2010 title that finds Mr. Nelson interpreting 15 country classics as produced & recorded by T. Bone Burnett in Nashville. Burnett aimed for a rustic sound, stripped-down arrangements, traditional instrumentation & probably aimed for the […]
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Cowpunk’s Jason and the Scorchers Implicated in Epstein Files

It comes as a shock to many that the name of Jason and the Scorchers has emerged via the documents released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein Files. Incidentally, the band Blues Traveler is also named.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lil’ Ed Williams Goes ‘Slideways’ and Sets His Guitar on Fire
Is anything more gripping than the sound of a slide guitar? In the right hands, it can cry and moan, or soar and shout, with an electrifying power that feels like an untamed soul at its most genuine. For proof, check out veteran slide master Ed Williams of Chicago, who
Song Premiere: Craig Greenberg “First Date Ghosted”
Craig Greenberg “First Date Ghosted” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Craig Greenberg’s song “First Date Ghosted,” from his forthcoming album which is set for release later this year. It was recorded at the Ice Plant in Long Island City, Queens by Wayne Silver. It was produced and mixed by Wayne Silver and Craig […]
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Four Outstanding Country Music Artists Inducted Into Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame

Four outstanding country music artists were inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 21. They are Miranda Lambert, Don Cook, Keith Gattis (posthumously), and George Strait. According to Music Row, it was a gala, highly festive occasion, with Ronnie Dunn doing the emceeing. There were performances by a slew of famous […]
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Martin Short’s Daughter Katherine Reportedly Takes Her Own Life at 42

The daughter of comedian Martin Short, Katherine Short, has reportedly taken her own life at the age of 42, according to TMZ. A rep communicated this brief message about the tragedy to the outlet. “It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks […]
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