Tim Newby

Book Review: Taylor Hagood “Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Legend”

May 16, 2023 Tim Newby 0

David Akeman, better known as Stringbean, is an often overlooked part of the long history of bluegrass and country music. To some he is the Wally Pipp of bluegrass music, as he is the man who […]

AUK’s Chain Gang: Darrell Scott “It’s the Whiskey That Eases the Pain”

July 11, 2022 Tim Newby 0

I have never been one to let a good night of drinking end early, so I am not going to let this run of whiskey-inspired, Americana UK chain gang, run of drinking games come to a […]

Americana Roots: Armchair Boogie

July 8, 2022 Tim Newby 0

Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]

Americana Roots: Trout Steak Revival

June 10, 2022 Tim Newby 0

Americana Roots highlights the freshest and most original Americana and bluegrass from across the pond in the US. It covers everything from brand-new, just out of the box bands, to cult favourites, to established acts who […]

Interview: Yonder Mountain String Band’s Adam Aijala on getting outside

May 19, 2022 Tim Newby 0

Still moving forward after 25 years with the help of new member Nick Piccininni. Since first emerging out of the mountains of Nederland, Colorado in 1998 Yonder Mountain String Band has been at the forefront of […]