Steel Guitarist Pete Finney Dead at 70
Finney was a local legend who also performed on some of country music’s most luminous stages. Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC
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Appalachian Echoes is a three-hour, weekly syndicated radio program that highlights the talented artists, songwriters and musicians with ties to Appalachia, as well as the vibrant and growing genre of Americana music which often features the echoes of Appalachian influence. The show focuses on predominantly independent artists and music often overlooked by commercial radio playlists, and fuels a sense of listener loyalty based on home place pride.
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Why Lee Brice, ‘Country Nowadays’ Lyrics Caused Division [LISTEN]
You only need to look at the comments in a social media post promoting Lee Brice’s new song “Country Nowadays” to see that not everyone embraced it. Continue reading…
REVIEW: The Infamous Stringdusters “20/20”
The Infamous Stringdusters 20/20 Grammy Award-winning jam-grass quintet The Infamous Stringdusters, who got together 20 years ago, releases their new album, 20/20, twenty songs for twenty years. Banjoist Chris Pandolfi shares, “We’ve been around for 20 years, and I feel like we’re putting more into our music — both writing and the live shows — […]
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REVIEW: Matt Smith “….this is not OK”
Matt Smith – ….this is not OK This is Matt’s 20th album, a personal & socially conscious project. The music is rootsy, soulful, & has threads of folk, jazz & rock. First listen, the vocal delicacy is similar to Garland Jeffreys. The themes of Austin’s Matt Smith explore love, loss & the current state of […]
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