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“Shaped by Sound” Celebrates North Carolina’s Musical Legacy
Tag: Americana
DownRiver Collective: Award Winning Progressive Bluegrass Band
DownRiver Collective, formed in 2018, is a lively growing force in the American roots music scene. They seamlessly mix traditional bluegrass and folk with progressive…
Ashtyn Barbaree: Americana Singer-Songwriter Releases New Album
Ashtyn Barbaree – Sent Through the Ceiling (self-release, 2024) Ashtyn Barbaree is a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist recognized for her smoky, magnetic vocals within…
The Wildwoods Roll Out Video for “Cherry Pickin'”
The Nebraska folk trio, The Wildwoods, has released a new music video for their single “Cherry Pickin‘.” The band, known for their rising prominence in…
Sarah McQuaid Announces UK and US Marathon Tours
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Sarah McQuaid has announced upcoming extensive tours of the UK and USA. Sarah McQuaid, though largely unknown to the public, has an…
Singer-Songwriter and Virtuoso Guitarist Sarah McQuaid
(headline image: Sarah McQuaid – Photo by Mawgan Lewis) Sarah McQuaid was born in Madrid, Spain, to a Spanish father and an American mother. She…
Dazzling ‘Welsh Primitive’ Acoustic Guitarist Gwenifer Raymond
Gwenifer Raymond, a gifted guitarist from Wales, began playing the guitar at age eight after being introduced to punk and grunge. Over the years, she…
New Music from Mason Via, “Hey Don’t Go”
Mason Via has rolled out his latest release, “Hey Don’t Go,” under Mountain Fever Records. This country Americana fusion track delves into the theme of…
Dana Cooper Celebrates over 50 years of songwriting and performing on The Ghost of Tucumcari
Dana Cooper – The Ghost of Tucumcari (2024) Dana Cooper’s 32nd studio album, The Ghost of Tucumcari, is scheduled for release on May 17, 2024.…
Slack Key ‘Ohana’s Tribute to Hawaiian Cowboy Culture
Slack Key ‘Ohana – Hawaiian Cowboy (Pacific Records, 2024) Slack Key ‘Ohana, a Hawaiian band based in Kaleponi (California), presents Hawaiian Cowboy, a fascinating album…