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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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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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Revisiting the Archives: Brian Wiltsey’s 2009 album Lucky Ones
Yesterday Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Brian Wiltsey posted about his 2009 album Lucky Ones turning 17 yesterday. So that made me dive back into the archives and revisit my review of that album. If this is your first introduction to Wiltsey, it’s… Continue reading
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Brooke Moriber’s Nashville in NYC Event Scheduled for Feb. 28
Mrs. Goyo and I just got back from our 10-year wedding celebration in Nashville and as expected there is much to write about. But those posts will come in time. For now take this post as invitation to attend Brooke… Continue reading
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RIP Raul Malo (1965 – 2026)
Lately it feels like this blog is becoming a website for eulogies of fallen greats, but sure enough, that’s exactly what’s happening. This week’s eulogy is for Raul Malo, the magnetic and honey-throated front man for Americana outfit The Mavericks.… Continue reading
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Signature Sounds Signs Colorado Girl-Grass Outfit Big Richard
One of my favorite record labels over the last 20+ years is Northampton, MA’s Signature Sounds. They were the first label to sign Josh Ritter, Mark Erelli (a member of Josh Ritter’s band), Peter Mulvey, Erin McKeown, Richard Shindell, Chris… Continue reading
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Will Hoge Announces New Album, Tours Through November
Nashville singer-songwriter Will Hoge has announced his new album Sweet Misery is due out Aug. 22. The album is available for pre-order at his website. Sweet Misery will be Hoge’s 13th studio album and the successor to last year’s Tenderhearted… Continue reading
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