Tim O’Brien

For The Sake Of The Song: Bob Dylan “Señor (Tales of Yankee Power)”

September 14, 2026 Andy Short 1

This surreal cut from Bob Dylan’s 1978 album Street-Legal can be interpreted in many ways. Dylan himself has offered many different explanations of the song’s intricate lyrics, often contradicting his earlier descriptions. Whatever the story, or […]

Billy Strings “So Much For Goodbyes”

September 7, 2026 Richard Parkinson 1

Billy Strings plays through the pain to deliver an exceptional performance. Much has been written of Billy Strings’ experience growing up in Michigan, losing his father to a drug overdose at the age of 2 and […]

Interview: Matt Patershuk writes songs for the small moments we all share

June 24, 2026 Dean Nardi 1

As an animal lover and caretaker of horses, dogs and cats, the latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Patershuk certainly caught my attention. Dog Tiger Horses on Red Hen Records (2025) is green as grass, country-folk […]

Alison Brown and Steve Martin’s star-studded collaboration due mid-October

October 2, 2025 Richard Parkinson 0

GRAMMY Award-winning banjoists Steve Martin and Alison Brown have announced their collaborative album, “Safe, Sensible and Sane”, which will be released on 17th October 2025 via Compass Records. Featuring guest appearances from big names like Jackson […]

Various Artists “Long Journey Home – A Century After The 1925 Mountain City Fiddlers Convention”

September 4, 2025 Tim Martin 0

A celebration of the legacy of Bluegrass and a great introduction to the genre. In May 1925, Mountain City, Tennessee, hosted the first major Old Time Fiddler’s Convention. The Old High School auditorium was packed so […]