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Australia’s Anthony Snape Soars to #1 With “Red Dirt Road”
A cool thing happened this week in Australia. Singer-songwriter Anthony Snape, who has never spent a minute with a major label, ascended to number one on the Australian Country Airplay Chart with “Red Dirt Road”, jumping eight places to get… Continue reading
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Chris Thile Readies Acousticamp This July
If you’re in the mood for award-winning acoustic music look no further than Chris Thile’s Acousticamp, July 13-16 at Tarrytown House Estate in Tarrytown, NY. Billed as “four celebratory days and nights of acoustic music, exploration, coffee and cocktails” the… Continue reading
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Where in the World is Rufus Wainwright? (and when in the dickens will he release a new studio album?)
Those of us in the United States hoping to see Rufus Wainwright in 2026 might have their work cut out for them. Wainwright has a slew of dates this year from March through January 2027, yet most, if not, all… Continue reading
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Dar Williams’ River Roads Music Festival Readies Late June Slate
Since I’m on the topic of concert festivals I wish I’d attend, here’s another: On Saturday June 27, in partnership with WXPN and the Upper Merion Township, Heuser Park in King if Prussia, PA will host Dar William’s fourth annual… Continue reading
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Todd Snider Tribute Concert Set For Later This Month
Last fall the Americana music scene lost one of its heavyweights when Todd Snider passed away. The details surrounding his death remain murky and unpleasant, but his lasting legacy will live on. In an effort to celebrate his three decades… Continue reading
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John Mark McMillan Backs Off Retirement, Readies Spring Dates
Stephen Bishop isn’t the only singer-songwriter unretiring. Faith-based singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan of Charlotte, NC announced last fall that he was stepping away from both touring and making music to focus on other endeavors. But that didn’t last long. As… Continue reading
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A Thousand Horses Charts New Course With New LP
Earlier this week, the 2015 song “Smoke” from Nashville’s A Thousand Horses entered my cranial jukebox. Said song, which shot to #1 on the Billboard Countty Airplay chart in 2015. Additionally, the song, the band’s debut single made them the… Continue reading
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Stephen Bishop Unretires, Announces Plans for 2026 and 2027 Tour
Earlier this month Colorado-based singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop issued a press release that took this writer by surprise. In the press release he referenced a conversation with his wife in which she implored him to get back on the road and… Continue reading
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Brothers Osborne Announce Summer Headlining Dates
Americana / country-rock outfit Brothers Osborne have announced a series of summer headlining dates. The announcement comes with the cheeky kiss-off: “Scalpers kick rocks. We’ll see you out there.” The duo recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough album… Continue reading
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Ed Kowalczyk Legally Banned From Using the Moniker Live for Concerts, etc.
The website AlternativeNation.net is reporting that former Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk has had his rights to using the moniker Live revoked, withdrawn and terminated. The statement was issued on behalf of Action Front Unlimited Inc., which owns the trademark to… Continue reading
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