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BettySoo- Heat, Sin, Water, Skin

OK, this is pretty lame and I admit it.  The first thing that spiked my interest in BettySoo is that... 

Shane Dwight- 2 New Releases

       Nashville based Northern California native Shane Dwight has been a busy guy.  Since winning... 

TODD SNIDER - THE EXCITEMENT PLAN

John Prine…Kris Kristofferson….Billy Joe Shaver….just to name a few….stand as some of the greatest... 

Catching Up On Some Great Ones You Might Have Missed: Connor Christian

Atlanta’s Connor Christian & Southern Gothic recently released a disc that really knocked me... 

David Serby - Honky Tonk and Vine

One of the great things about music is that we all have different things which draw us in. Some listen... 

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Featured Interviews

RYAN BINGHAM - ROADHOUSE SUN

Ryan Bingham burst onto the national scene with Mescalito, his first release with his new Lost Highway... 

WAYNE HANCOCK - VIPER OF MELODY

Wayne Hancock is a unique individual. Unwilling to waiver to what others may say, he has stuck to his... 

Scott Miller - For Crying Out Loud

There are very few people like Scott Miller, which is truly a shame. His talents have yet to lead him... 

Hal Ketchum discusses Father Time

I caught up with Hal while commuting via van through Montana, on his way to northern Idaho. Americana... 

Hank III Tells Us How It Is

Damn Right, Rebel Proud is the follow-up for a record Hank III is uncertain he can ever match. Straight... 

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Latest Podcasts from Americana Roots

Americana Rock Mix: Episode 39 - Back In The Habit

Adding in the Lo-Fi Videocast messed up the schedule a bit for the regular audio podcast, but I got it under control. Music in this episode: - Endless Ways by Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses (from Roadhouse Sun) - www.BinghamMusic.com - Hold My Feet To The Fire AND Giant Strides by Ha Ha Tonka (from Novel Sounds Of The Nouveau South) - www.HaHaTonkaMusic.com -... [Read more of this review]

Americana Rock Mix: Live Archive - Frank Black And The Catholics Pt. 1

This is the first part of a two part concert. Frank Black and The Catholics April 4th, 2003 Globe Theatre Regina, SK, Canada Setlist: - Black Letter Day - All My Ghosts - Cactus - Hermaphroditos -Where Is My Mind? - Bullet - Southbound Bevy - Mr. Grieves - Robert Onion - New House Of The Pope - Horrible Day - Headache - Nimrod’s Son E-mail: Von@AmericanaRoots.com www.AmericanaRockMix.wordpress.com www.Twitter.com/ARockMix   ... [Read more of this review]

Americana Rock Mix: Lo-Fi Videocast 1 (Redux)

***UPDATE*** I changed the visual size and adjusted the volume so that it’s not distorted. Sorry for the inconvenience) ——————————————————- I went to Twangfest (www.Twangfest.com) this past Saturday, met up with my buddy Greg, and took some... [Read more of this review]

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Joanne Shaw Taylor- One To Watch Our For Joanne Shaw Taylor- One To Watch Our For

Her bio says it well; “…imagine the love child of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dusty Springfield…”  Although only 23, Joanne Shaw Taylor is no newcomer on the blues scene, and she says she’s “happy about the fact that she took her time” with the recording debut, the recently released White Sugar.  Although you get... [Read more of this review]

Hey Dillon - The Last Great DJ Hey Dillon - The Last Great DJ

Before I knew Brett Dillon, I only knew OF Brett Dillon. I heard often about this fixture of Dallas radio, his enthusiasm about this particular artist or that particular album, about his pitching in on someone’s project or guiding someone else through career changes. And I never, ever heard anything but glowing, glowing words used about Brett.... [Read more of this review]

The Band of Heathens - Done Emerging The Band of Heathens - Done Emerging

This past week, the Americana Music Association, announced the nominees for the 2009 AMA Awards and Honors to be held in Nashville in mid September. ¬ In that announcement came word that the Austin based band “The Band of Heathens” is nominated for the New & Emerging Artist category. With that came some of my own personal satisfaction in... [Read more of this review]

Americana Roots Review #73 Americana Roots Review #73

This week on Ray Randall’s podcast you can hear great new music from Americana artists Matt Angus, Stephanie Chapman, Chuck Mead, Seth Walker and Dallas Wayne.    Standard Podcast: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Tags: Americana Roots Review, Blog, Podcasts  Read More →

Nominees for AMA Honors and Awards Show Announced Nominees for AMA Honors and Awards Show Announced

The Americana Music Association announced the nominees for the trade organization’s 2009 Honors and Awards ceremony today at its annual celebration at BMI Nashville. The show, in its eighth year, will be held Thursday, September 17 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Legendary Mandolin virtuoso Sam Bush, joined by rising star Phoebe... [Read more of this review]

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