Articles related to "Americana Music"



What is Americana Music?
Suite101 answers the question, "What is Americana Music?" with defintions, history, and recomended listening
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MerleFest - Bluegrass, Fresh Air, Sunshine, and Smiling Faces
Signs of spring are becoming evident in the Carolinas and with spring comes festival season. Of the many spring festivals in our region MerleFest is one of the most enjoyable. The sound of Bluegrass music combines perfectly with the fresh air and sunshine at this outdoor celebration.
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MerleFest Revisited
Just over two years ago I wrote an article about MerleFest, an annual music festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina featuring mostly Americana style music. This year I was fortunate enough to attend my fourth consecutive MerleFest and just like my previous three visits, the experience did not fail to amaze me.
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Rachel Wearsch: "Life of Love"
Americana singer/songwriter Rachel Wearsch launches new solo release designed to embrace her traditional roots
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The Subdudes: Flower Petals
The Subdudes new album, "Flower Petals" has Suite101 asking, "Is there a such thing as too much groove?"
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Country Music Hall of Fame: The Class of 2008
Country singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris, the Statler Brothers, Tom T. Hall and the late Ernest "Pop" Stoneman make up the Country Music Hall of Fame's Class of 2008.
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Country Music's 2009 Grammy Award Winners
Country music's favorite Texas cowboy, George Strait, won his first Grammy after three decades of hits, while other country music favorites landed Grammys of their own.
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Roger Wilson Has The Blues
Roger "Hurricane" Wilson has the blues- literally. Since the age of 9, Roger Wilson has been perfecting the art of the blues, and has toured the nation playing music.
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Rural Music Roots: Spencer Moore's Recordings
Early rural music wasn't of interest to record companies until they realized it was commercially viable. But recordings by these musicians provide valued oral histories.
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Traditional Country Music: The Louvin Brothers
They were Elvis Presley's favorite gospel duet and inspired scores, from Johnny Cash to Emmylou Harris. But their close harmonies made them one of country's greatest duos
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Buddy and Julie Miller "Written in Chalk"
Buddy and Julie Miller have exceeded critics lofty expectations with their extraordinary new album, "Written in Chalk."
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Loaded Album Review
The bluesy Wood Brothers return with their sophomore effort. Similar in style to their first record, Loaded is full of soulful originals and some famous covers.
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Music Profile: Buddy Miller
Suite101 probes the career of Buddy Miller, one of the top guitarists in America today, as he and his wife Julie release their second album.
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Steve Earle's New Album "Townes"
Steve Earle, one of the great names in Americana music, pays tribute to his mentor Townes Van Zandt on his new album "Townes."
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Levon Helm CD-- Electric Dirt-- Review
Levon Helm of The Band returns to the spotlight with his new album Electric Dirt, an earthy blend of rock, country, blues and soul sure to please any Band fan.
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Steve Martin Wins His First IBMA Awards
The 20th annual IBMA event in Nashville on Oct. 1, 2009, boasted first-time winners, such as Steve Martin, as well as bluegrass favorites, including Dan Tyminski.
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October CD Reviews A-L
Review of new CDs by Kasey Chambers, Collective Soul, Green Day, Guru's Jazzmatazz, Hootie and the Blowfish, Linkin Park, Michael McDermott, Orgy, and PJ Harvey.
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Best of 2000
The best singles and CDs of 2000.
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