The Real Deal: Whitey Morgan and the 78’s
Country music fans, perhaps more than those of other genres, suffer from a sentimentality disorder. No matter their generation, they long for the good old days when country was country. … Read More
Soul Man: An Interview with Nathaniel Rateliff
Folks who are familiar with only Nathaniel Rateliff‘s earlier albums might need to forget everything they know in order to embrace his new release, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. … Read More
Between the Lines: "She's Already Made Up Her Mind"
She had these green eyes that looked at me like no one had ever looked at me before. It’s intoxicating to be looked at like that. Everything else in the … Read More
Shelby Lynne: I Can't Imagine
Let’s be clear about one thing right up front: Shelby Lynne can sing. Her soulful voice is nimble enough to belt one phrase and whisper the next. Even just the … Read More
Taking It to the Streets: An Interview with Sean Watkins
Sean and Sara Watkins first gained a whole bunch of attention when Nickel Creek — their trio with Chris Thile — took to the bluegrass circuit in the 1990s and, … Read More
Jason Isbell: Something More Than Free
As soon as “If It Takes a Lifetime” opens Jason Isbell’s Something More Than Free, it’s obvious that the singer/songwriter did not make Southeastern: The Sequel. Quite the opposite, really. … Read More
Amanda Shires at City Winery
Amanda Shires has an interesting way with both language and music. It’s there in her conversation, and it’s there in her songs. The way she chooses and collects words together … Read More
Squared Roots: JD McPherson x Charlie Rich
Charlie Rich — the ol’ Silver Fox. Folks who only know him by “Behind Closed Doors” and “The Most Beautiful Girl” are missing a big piece of the puzzle. Rich … Read More