Americana fans are celebrating the opening of the 35th annual Old Settlers Music Festival in Tilmon, Texas. Artist in residence Del McCoury is scheduled to give two performances with his all-star band. Festival attendees planning to camp will unwind at “the most unique, magical music celebration in Central Texas. Four days of music, camping, community, […]
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“Behind The Board”: Getting down and dirty with those responsible for making the records we love. This week we are in the studio with Sam Patlove; owner, producer, and engineer at Bud’s Recording Services and Bud’s Presents #Live And Direct in Austin TX. (Greyhounds – ‘Primates’ / Erika Wennerstrom – ‘A Tribute To Townes Van […]
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Americana Highways had a chance to talk to producer Brad Jones, who’s produced and/or mixed albums for Marshall Crenshaw, Chuck Prophet, Hayes Carll, Josh Rouse, Allison Moorer, Dolly Parton, Tommy Womack, the Autumn Defense, Tim Easton, John Prine, Justin Townes Earle, among many others. We really wanted to hear how he worked. AH: I saw […]
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photo by Dave Hensley Americana Highways had the opportunity to have a phone conversation with producer Walt Wilkins on his way to play a house concert in Stephenville, Texas. We spoke about his life as a songwriter, producer, modern day poet and troubadour. Americana Highways: What were some of your early influences? Walt Wilkins: Well, […]
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When I moved to Denver a little over six years ago, I thought, “Hey, what a great market it must be for country and Americana music!” Turns out, not so much. Sure, the big national touring bands stop through here, the venerable (and cavernous) Grizzly Rose nightclub hosts the mid-majors weekly, and Red Rocks is […]
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We could have a quiet folkie one night and then have Alejandro Escovedo rocking his ass off the next night. I just wanted it “song” oriented. That’s all I cared about.
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The fans drawn to Americana themselves are fun, open hearted, open minded people that are looking for positive expressions of life. We like booking Americana, because you know the kind of crowd you’re going to get. Good people, no problems, they’re usually quiet and respectful.
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I’m excited because I feel like this is the first era in my lifetime, finally, where honest art can sell records.
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When Americana Highways caught up with Rodney Hall, it was the day after Father’s Day. Hall’s father was Rick Hall, celebrated founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, who passed away last January after a half century of making hit records — groundbreaking hit records. In light of Father’s Day, Rick Hall’s legacy seemed […]
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Tuesday July 3rd brought Fantastic Negrito and The Guestlist to the Opolis for a humid, warm rock & roots revival of sorts. It was like going to church. Situated in Norman, the Opolis is about 20 minutes south of Oklahoma City, in the shadows of the University of Oklahoma. As a college town, Norman set […]
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