Corey Ledet Zydeco on The Black Magic Band and Capturing Live In Alaska Corey Ledet Zydeco recently rolled out a new logo, updated name for the band, and new instrument, as Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic. With it comes an energetic, refreshed shine that well suits the release of his first ever live album, […]
photo of Charlie Peacock with virtuoso bassist Erik Kleven, American River, Sacramento, CA 1981 by Bob Cheevers Charlie Peacock Reflects on The Lifelong Impact of Working with David Kahne on The Kahne Sessions 1980-81 In October of this year, Grammy-winning producer, musician, author, and solo artist Charlie Peacock released The Kahne Sessions 1980-81, a digital-only […]
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Lauren Oxford Interview Americana Highways had a chance to interview Lauren Oxford at the Walnut Valley Music Festival in Winfield, Kansas. The festival spans four stages, and hosts over 30 performers, providing more than 20 hours of music over 4 days. The music covers folk, bluegrass, Americana, Western Swing, Celtic and many other styles. And […]
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Terry Klein photo by Eryn Brooke Terry Klein on The Subtle Changes and Completeness Behind Hill Country Folk Music In November, Austin-based singer/songwriter Terry Klein released his album Hill Country Folk Music, working again with Thomm Jutz as producer. The title is something of an ode to Klein’s adopted home of Austin, and the album […]
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Afton Wolfe photo by Joshua Black Wilkins Afton Wolfe has a newly released album named after the lesser know constellation Ophiuchus, which, according to astrologers, may have more of a relationship to those born in December than is currently being considered. The album contains meditative songs on very relatable human experiences. We had a chance […]
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photo of Travis Johnides and Jeremy Quitko by Melissa Johnides Travis Johnides of Bitters and Distractions on Writing Acoustic Punk For “The Threads” and “Punk Rock Christmas” Long Island-based acoustic punk duo Bitters and Distractions released new single, “The Threads” in October and got the chance to perform it live at a big gathering of […]
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We had a chance to interview Bob Dylan Center director Steven Jenkins recently. In first grade, Steven Jenkins was already “heavily into” The Beatles and The Beach Boys when he discovered Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits, Volume 1 in his mother’s record collection.“I didn’t understand the songs back then, but I was captivated by Dylan’s voice […]
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Haunted By Human photo by Laura Schneider Haunted Like Human Take A Look At The Big Picture for American Mythology Folk duo Haunted Like Human are releasing their new full-length album on November 21st, 2025, titled American Mythology. The album’s title builds on their storytelling focus and trajectory, and casts a wide thematic net all […]
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Ward Hayden and Greg Hall of Ward Hayden & The Outliers Talk Reimagining Springsteen with Little By Little and Piece By Piece Ward Hayden & The Outliers are currently on tour in Europe, having released their album Piece By Piece in late October, following an April 2025 release of its sister album, Little By Little. […]
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Jimmie Vaughan – The Lone Star Bluesman In the personal holy grail of Jimmie Vaughan during his years growing up in Texas, it was cars and guitars. There was something about the sound of both to the ears of the young man. Vaughan’s neighborhood, Oak Cliff, was right on one of Dallas’ edges, and there […]
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