There are two things that are especially difficult for any festival to accomplish. The first is to stay afloat for many years and the second is to hold on to
Back in 1992 filmmaker Robert Mugge decided it was about damn time somebody make a documentary that captured the spirit of the beloved and legendary Alligator Records. Since blues lover Bruce
Portland-based band Fruition have built a strong following with what can best be described as a West Coast Americana style of music. With mandolin, acoustic guitar and dobro often taking
Heavy metal has always been tied up in fantastical lore. At its best we’ve gotten groups like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Celtic Frost, and at its worst the comical
Let’s be honest – the world needs more guitar rock. Luckily for us, Canadian quartet The Sheepdogs are doing a damn fine job at bringing guitar rock to the world.
Fans of country music will immediately recognize the name Nudie because of Nudie Cohn, the infamous tailor who crafted legendary suits for the likes of Gram Parsons, Porter Wagoner, Elvis
Widespread Panic has turned their annual Austin stop at ACL Live into something of a tradition, managing to make a stop on an almost yearly basis for the last handful
The sheer number of festivals that take place in the city of Austin, Texas on a regular basis is staggering. Bigger events like Austin City Limits and SXSW tend to
When Brad Cole started thinking about his new album, he realized he was on a mission to create something that would stand apart from the music he had been making
When Eric “Roscoe” Ambel decided to cut his first new solo album in 12 years, the inspiration came from an unlikely source: a bar. Sure, musicians have been writing songs
