Ella Langley Responds to Viral Post From German Tourist
Imagine discovering the magic of Ella Langley’s music while road-tripping through the U.S. — Freddy’s story is a delightful mix of culture and camaraderie. Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Album Review – Mack Geiger’s “Walk a Straight Line”
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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THROUGH THE LENS: Rooster Walk & Railbird Festivals Offered Contrasting Takes On Appalachian Music Festivals
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
Gráinne Duffy on a Collapsing Touring Economy and Her Horse Barn Studio
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.