Grateful Dead

For the Sake of the Song: Grateful Dead “Ripple”

October 2, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

It is sometimes wrongly assumed that the Grateful Dead’s studio records were mere templates for the live versions of the songs, and while this is certainly true for certain songs, this doesn’t mean they couldn’t capture […]

The Top 10 Greatest Ever Americana Artists: Richard Parkinson

July 27, 2023 Richard Parkinson 4

As ever when the subject of americana comes up the issue of what it is bubbles right up with it. Back in the days when No Depression was an online community, there was a discussion where […]

The Pink Stones “You Know Who”

July 26, 2023 Martin Johnson 0

Reinvigorated country rock with hints of soul, gospel, psych and dub. The local music scene of Athens, Georgia, which gave the world R.E.M., The B-52’s, The Drive-By Truckers, Vic Chesnutt, and countless others, is alive and […]

Be of good cheer – 30 Days of November has returned

November 8, 2022 Jonathan Aird 1

In these times of austerity – the same old austerity, it’s not austerity V2.0 ‘cos V1.0 never went away – it’s good to be able to forage for things that will help eke out the budget […]

artwork for Town Mountain album "Lines in the Levee"

Town Mountain “Lines in the Levee”

October 10, 2022 Viv Fish 0

The soothing sound of heartland rock. Some Town Mountain has grown considerably since its inception fifteen years ago, not only in its membership but also in its energy, emotion and live shows. Original members Robert Greer […]