The Hidden Meaning Behind Ella Langley’s ‘Dandelion’ Album Title
We would have NEVER guessed it from listening to the lyrics, but it makes total sense. Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Show Review: Jorma Kaukonen in Tulsa with John Hurlbut
Jorma Kaukonen and John Hurlbut brought their Last Bus Tour 2026 to Tulsa’s Church Studio on Tuesday night for a magical performance in the heart of Leon Russell’s Sanctuary of Sound. Having kicked off this month-long, twelve city tour in Austin on April 2nd, the long-time collaborators performed two sets as part of The Church […]
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Gruene Hall Unveils Loaded Lineup for New “Still Rammin’ Fest”
This is one of the best one-day lineups you’ll see in country and roots music all year, and in one of the greatest places to experience music. It’s called “Still Rammin’ Fest,” and it’s all set to transpire at Gruene Hall.
The post Gruene Hall Unveils Loaded Lineup for New “Still Rammin’ Fest” first appeared on Saving Country Music.
ALBUM REVIEW: Retro Folk Rock Purrs From Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat is a sort-of New York City super-group composed of four would be singer-songwriter stars: Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunn, Don DiLego and Mike Montali (of Hollis Brown). They regularly wear cat masks in photos and readily acknowledge their commercial limitations; the joke is in part that their