Elliot Charles Adnopoz — Ramblin’ Jack Elliott — turns 86 years old today. One may expect somebody with that name and act to have been born in...
Category - Country
These folks are tremendous. Here is more on Underhill Rose: Harmonies. Soul-touching lyrics. Eye-catching stage presence. Underhill Rose has become synonymous...
Here are two absolute greats: pianist Leon Russell and guitarist J.J. Cale. Cale is one of Eric Clapton’s favorite guitarists and has a big fan in Neil...
Good news from Salon: It’s been a long time since we heard from iconic country singer-songwriter Loretta Lynn, but a new track, released in advance of her...
On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash recorded a live set at Folsom Prison near Sacramento. It became perhaps the most famous live album in recording history. The...
HT: HS I saw a post at a Facebook friend on Roscoe Holcomb. Above is part of an appearance on Pete Seeger’s “Rainbow Quest” television show...
The best banjo players seem are amazing. The speed and dexterity with which they play – coupled with the fact that banjos generally are smaller instruments...
Shelby Lynne is a versatile country singer/song writer. Her album, “I am Shelby Lynne,” won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1999. Lynne was born...
On this day in 1997, Chet Atkins Day was held in Nashville, according to Country Music Television. The site says that performers included Steve Wariner, Mark...
Townes Van Zandt is a legendary singer songwriter. To some degree, he was the stereotype: A brilliant writer who was not hugely successful during his lifetime...
