Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…
Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81
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Superb Enhanced Edition of John Martyn’s The Apprentice
John Martyn – The Apprentice (Esoteric Recordings/Cherry Red Records, 2022) This edition of John Martyn’s “The Apprentice” is a four disc remastered and expanded boxed…
Norwegian Folk-Rock Band Gangar Reveals Tre Danser
After two years as a band, the rising Norwegian folk-rock band, Gangar have released finally released their first EP, “Tre Danser” (Heilo Records). Gangar combines…
Fantastic Boxed Set by Legendary Folk-Rock Pioneers, Pentangle
Pentangle – Through The Ages 1984-1995 (Cherry Red, 2022) Through The Ages 1984-1995 is a must-have 6 CD boxed set that includes the superb reunion…
The Crosswinds of Kansas, The Fascinating Poetry and Music of Bill Scorzari
Bill Scorzari – The Crosswinds of Kansas (self-released, 2022) Bill Scorzari is one of those rare singer-songwriters who are gifted with various talents, great songwriting,…
Artist Profiles: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was founded around 1966 in Long Beach, California, United States, by Jeff Hanna (guitar, mandolin, washboard, jug and vocals) and…
Influential Bluegrass Industry Artists and Entities Announced as 2022 Recipients of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award
Several organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to bluegrass music were named as 2022 recipients of the International Bluegrass Music Association Distinguished Achievement…
Mammoth 50 Disc Boxed Set Presents the Work of British Folk-Rock Star Al Stewart
“The Admiralty Lights” (Madfish) is a new 50 CD boxed set highlighting the career of British folk-rock singer-songwriter Al Stewart. Al Stewart’s sixty-year career in…
High Energy Trad from Hoven Droven
Hoven Droven – Trad (Heilo, 2021) Hoven Droven is one of the essential Swedish bands of the past decades. They popularized Swedish folk music with…
Finnish Party Metal Folk Tunes
Ritva Nero – Immortal Tradition (Bafe’s Factory, 2022) Ritva Nero skillfully combines Finnish folk music with the high energy of heavy metal-style drums. The group…