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Lauderdale has long been identified as one of the foremost roots artists because of his approach to all types of music and has hosted The Americana Music Awards for several … Read more
Legendary producer Jim Dickinson’s two sons have been playing in a trio for years, but the North Mississippi Allstars have been on the road sans bassist periodically; as they were … Read more
It is always heartening to see a regional, relatively unknown band get some overdue recognition. New Jersey’s Wiser Time has shown up on several roots music charts with this release. … Read more
Just seconds into lead track “Long, Hard Road” on their debut Portrait, Austin, TX-based Wheeler Brothers cast a striking similarity to another Americana-rich “brothers” band (yes, it’s the Avetts). Quirky … Read more
By Ali Green Ever since My Morning Jacket fans finished memorizing 2008’s hard rocking Evil Urges, they’ve anxiously awaited the group’s sixth studio release, Circuital. Those long-time MMJ followers won’t … Read more
OK Sweetheart has roots in Oklahoma, Texas, New York and just as evidently, pop music. Their debut album, Home, explores all those places and many more. Kicking off with disappointment … Read more
I have a hunch the majority of Elmore readers have been listening to these masterful songs—“Solitary Man,” “Cherry, Cherry,” “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,” “Red, Red Wine,” “Shilo,” etc. … Read more
Kaye Bohler is a regional treasure who deserves wider recognition. Unfortunately, too many like her amass a local following but are unable to burst out of their market, due mostly … Read more
There’s no sophomore slump for Eric Hanke. While 2006’s Autumn Blues demonstrated great songwriting, it was mostly acoustic and laid back. He raises the ante here with full, mostly electric, … Read more
When the Rolling Stones were just lads trying to play some blues, it was Ian Stewart who pushed jazz and held a day job in order to pay for rehearsal … Read more
