For most of the country springtime has finally arrived, and that means thereās a slew of festivals on the horizon. Sing Out! provides an international listing of folk music festivals and camps, which can be found at www.singout.org/fests.html. But hereās … Continue reading →
If youāre on the East Coast andĀ looking for a good concert this spring, check out Chris Thile and Brad Mahldauās newly announced tour dates for April. This series will be the second collaboration for these two musicians, having shared … Continue reading →
Portrait by George Romney (not that George Romney) [April 1, 2013] A truly exciting day here at Murder Ballad Monday! A new discovery! William Cullen Bryant Hidden away in an obscure volume of poetry collected by William Cullen BryantĀ isĀ the seemingly … Continue reading →
The Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) has announced itās fourth annual pair of one-day mini-conferences. The first will be held on June 1st at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI, while the second will be on June 9th … Continue reading →
Did you happen to watch the American Masters biography of Haggard that I posted earlier this week? Itās long, so no worries if you didnāt, but Gillian Welch makes an important comment in the interview with her in that documentary.āIāve … Continue reading →
Jerry Garcia I first remember hearing Merle Haggardās song āSing Me Back Home,ā which we introduced in the previous post, in a cover version performed by Richard Shindell. Itās possible I heard a taped Grateful Dead version before then, but … Continue reading →
Merle Haggardās 1968 hit, āSing Me Back Homeā gives us three chords and the truth about compassion and the power of music. In it, we hear forgiveness and reconciliation, but with an unwavering certainty of outcome. There is clinging to … Continue reading →
The opening concert for the 2013 World Music Expo (WOMEX) will be held at the Wales Millenium Centreās Donald Gordon Theater in the UK on the evening of Wednesday, October 23rd. Cerys Matthews, a Welsh singer-songwriter and broadcaster, has been … Continue reading →
Eclectic singer-songwriter Jason Molina, best known as the centerpiece and creator of the Songs:Ohia and as the leader of Magnolia Electric Co., died this past Saturday, March 16th at his home in Indianapolis at the age of 39. Jason Molina … Continue reading →
The World Music Expo (WOMEX) has announced its short list of potential host cities for the 2015-2017 season.Ā The internationally acclaimed festival encompasses a trade fair, conferences, networking sessions, and awards, making it a great location for musicians to meet … Continue reading →
