Americana from the roots up
by Art Ames Photograph by David J. Simchock Tell a friend about the song you just heard or the band you are listening to, and your friend will inevitably ask: … Read more
by Art Ames Photograph by David J. Simchock Tell a friend about the song you just heard or the band you are listening to, and your friend will inevitably ask: … Read more
Delbert McClinton Born in Lubbock, TX, on November 4, 1940, Delbert McClinton’s earliest memories include seeing Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys at the Cotton Club in Lubbock with his … Read more
Those born into royalty will eventually rule, regardless of their individual merits. In music, talent, drive and a little luck cause the cream to rise to the top. Some of … Read more
I started out playing bluegrass, old-timey, rockabilly and the like when I was 14 years old. I was then dragged kicking and screaming into the world of rock ‘n’ roll … Read more
QUESTION 1: Americana music has been enhancing our listening experience for as long as rock music has existed—even if we didn’t realize it. The music of Wilco, Chris Thile, the … Read more
Deer Tick haven’t hidden their love for alt-rock icons Nirvana, having toured as “Deervana” a couple of times before. This year-the 20th anniversary of the release of In Utero-Deervana is … Read more
In the most recent issue of Elmore Magazine, Arnie Goodman and photographer Paul Natkin ranked their favorite cities for live music. Natkin went one step further and compiled a list … Read more
Heather Stewart’s new album What It Is comes out on October 8th, and our first taste of the album comes today with Stewart’s achingly personal, beautiful new single “Had It All.” The … Read more
The long-gestating Freddie Mercury biopic was dealt a crushing blow when lead actor Sacha Baron Cohen left the project. Now, screenwriter Peter Morgan claims that the movie is all but … Read more
Shovels & Rope are one of the best young acts in Americana today. The duo from South Carolina have all the energy and sprightliness of a band twice their size. … Read more