REVIEW: Eliza Gilkyson’s New “Secularia” is Spellbinding Testament to the Power of Secular Beliefs
The album must be approached as a thematic one, with the songs piecing together to form a whole.
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Interview: FAME Studios’ Rodney Hall on Father’s Day and Upcoming New Album “Muscle Shoals: Small Town, Big Sound”
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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Song Premiere: Listen to Chicago Farmer’s “Dirtiest Uniforms” Ahead of New Live Release
Cody Diekhoff, a.k.a Chicago Farmer, is set to release a double disc live set of albums, Quarter Past Tonight, on August 3rd; and we here at Americana Highways are pleased to present you with a premiere listen to one of its tracks. This track, along with the others, captures Cody Diekhoff completely solo. The entire […]
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Show Review: Ike Reilly Rocked An Appreciative Audience at Vienna, VA’s Jammin Java
Chicagoland rocker Ike Reilly played a solo acoustic show at northern Virginia venue Jammin’ Java last Thursday, July 28. In May, the 54-year-old Reilly released his seventh studio album, Crooked Love, and his tour brought him to metro D.C. Reilly recorded Crooked Love (Rock Ridge Music) with a full electric band, and he had his […]
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REVIEW: The Milk Carton Kids “All the Things I Did” Is Accessible and Subtle
The Milk Carton Kids seemingly wanted to change up their sound on All The Things I Did and All The Things I Didn’t Do. They enlisted Joe Henry, who has produced three Grammy Award-winning albums and worked with any number of number of prominent of prominent folk artists, including Joan Baez, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, and […]
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Exclusive Song Premiere: Greg Felden’s “When the Change Comes” Appeared on Showtime’s “The Affair” But You Can Listen Here
Greg Felden’s single, “When The Change Comes,” is a one track taste of his first full-length record, Made of Strings, produced by Al Sgro and Will Golden (Eric Hutchinson, Joe Purdy, Brian Wright) at Los Angeles’ The Chalet Studio. Made of Strings will be released in the fall, and was featured during Showtime’s series“The Affair” […]
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REVIEW: Mike Aiken’s “Wayward Troubadour” Features Legendary Friends and Songs of Bard Life
All in all a groovy album with plenty of great musicianship and the kind of solid songs that’ll bring you back at least a couple decades to our roots beginnings.
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Show Review: J.D. Wilkes and the Legendary Shack Shakers Christen DC’s City Winery, Wild Rockabilly Hillbilly-Style
J.D. Wilkes is a natural dancer, exhibiting wild, impromptu dance moves in Kentucky barndance/Michael Jackson-esque style; in his respectable suit, at times pivoting maneuvers around his shiny oval belt buckle.
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INTERVIEW: NGDB’s John McEuen on His New Book “The Life I’ve Picked,” Favorite Venues, Science Fiction and the Three Mile Island Scare
I am more of an entertainer that plays music, a troubadour that brings songs out on the road, and I do something that can’t be downloaded.
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Show Review: Dave Alvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and the Guilty Ones Rock Storytelling Night at the Birchmere
Last Thursday night, the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA was once again hopping; this time it was to the music and storytelling of career musician/guitarists Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore, backed by the Guilty Ones: Lisa Pankrantz on drums, Brad Fordham on bass and Chris Miller on guitar. Opening duo Dead Rock West freatured Cindy […]
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