‘Dutton Ranch’: Rip Knows EVERYTHING! Episode 6 Preview
Rip is demanding answers during a new trailer shared ahead of Ep. 6 of ‘Dutton Ranch.’ He usually gets them. Continue reading…
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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
REVIEW: Paul McCartney “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”
Paul McCartney The Boys of Dungeon Lane Being a half-century-long Paul McCartney fan since my mid-1970s childhood days, I have been there through a good portion of Paul’s post-Beatles career, through the hits and successes, as well as the misses and missteps. As an album listener, I am not one to want to put something […]
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THROUGH THE LENS: Topanga Banjo Fiddle & Albino Skunk Festivals – Throwbacks in Time
This week features two roots festivals new to the column: the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival (Calabasas, California, May 17, 2026) and the Albino Skunk Music Festival (Greer, South Carolina, May 6-9, 2026).
Begun in 1961 as a modest gathering in the Santa Monica Mountains Topanga has blossomed
REVIEW: Grainne Duffy “What Am I Supposed To Do?”
Grainne Duffy What Am I Supposed To Do? Well, this is different in an exciting way. Take 25% of Bonnie Tyler, another 25% of Kim Carnes, with 50% of the rocking exuberance of Melissa Etheridge & you would have the enthusiasm of the raw-voiced Irish singer Grainne Duffy (guitar), who spills her soulful, bluesy rock […]
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