New CD Due from Reckless Kelly Feb. 9, 2010
Reckless Kelly are somewhat of a darling of the Americana scene, hailing from the ever-vibrant Texas music world (though they got their start in Oregon). This year, the Americana Music Association nominated the band for Duo or Group of the Year - not entirely surprising, since they had a No

Review: Dave Rawlings Machine - A Friend of a Friend
Dave Rawlings has, for years, been one of the most respected instrumentalists in contemporary folk and roots music. As Gillian Welch's collaborative music partner, Rawlings has charmed and impressed audiences with his dexterity on guitar. Now with his own outfit, the Dave Rawlings Machine, he's released one of the

Bob Dylan "Must Be Santa" Video
A month or so ago, I suggested Bob Dylan's new, much-discussed Christmas album, Christmas in the Heart was really awful or was an hilarious joke. Now, the legendary singer-songwriter has released a

Best Breakout Artists of the Decade
The first decade of the 2000s has seen a number of new folk artists, singers, and bands pulling from traditional and contemporary folk, Americana, old time, and

Justin Townes Earle Tour Dates for 2010
Between festivals, opening slots, and his own solo performances, I've seen Justin Townes Earle at least a dozen times live. His show never gets old, his charisma is infectious, and his delivery is remarkable. He's a charming performer, in other words, pulling strongly from traditional and contemporary folk and country music. In fact, he's so good at this blend of