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Interview: The Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey on Woody Guthrie and Tulsa

October 7, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Hard work, respect for others, and keeping the music fresh is the secret to band longevity. It may be nearly twenty-five years since the Dropkick Murphys’ debut album, but the band is probably as popular today […]

Interview: Geoff Muldaur on the latest addition to his lifetime body of work

October 3, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

One of the greatest white blues and roots music singers who was a major influence on Jerry Garcia. Geoff Muldaur may not be a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he doesn’t have […]

Interview: Kate Taylor on waiting over 50 years to revisit the sound of “Sister Kate”

September 29, 2022 Martin Johnson 2

Recording again with Peter Asher in LA and touring with Scotland’s Alan Thomson. The only sister of James, Livingstone, Hugh, and Alex, Kate Taylor’s 1971 debut album ‘Sister Kate’ was not just a great listen, it […]

Interview: Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer on new songbooks and ongoing activism

September 27, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Keeping Burl Ives, Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger’s inspiration alive. Tom Paxton has helped to define what is generally understood to be meant by the term folksinger via a career that started in Greenwich Village with […]

Interview: Derek Hoke on keeping americana fresh with ‘70s and ‘80s keyboard sounds

September 15, 2022 Martin Johnson 0

Learning stagecraft from Ricky Skaggs and channeling Muddy Waters, Tony Rice, Buddy Holly, and the early Beatles. Derek Hoke has released a steady stream of well-crafted albums that while receiving critical recognition, haven’t managed to do […]

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Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

April 22, 2026 0

Another valiant effort that proves one of Liverpool’s most famous exports can fit in comfortably in Nashville. If you’re ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, it’s got to be tough to feel like you’re always living in the shadow […]

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

April 22, 2026 0

We’re back! It has been some time since we posted a Cajun Corner article, but we’re resolved to be more proactive about bringing you news and updates on Cajun & Zydeco music, because we know there […]

Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”

April 22, 2026 0

High-quality songwriting makes quietly expressive, personal record. Kenny Shore is not the kind of artist you stumble across via hype. He doesn’t have the infrastructure, profile, or touring machine that typically drives attention; he doesn’t even […]

Interview: The Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey on Woody Guthrie and Tulsa

Interview: Geoff Muldaur on the latest addition to his lifetime body of work

Interview: Kate Taylor on waiting over 50 years to revisit the sound of “Sister Kate”

Interview: Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer on new songbooks and ongoing activism

Interview: Derek Hoke on keeping americana fresh with ‘70s and ‘80s keyboard sounds

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

Kenny Shore “Happiness & Misery”

Austin singer-songwriter Alex Amen announces debut album for June

Benjamin Tod “Vengeance and Grace”