Alex Pretti, Mark Capps, and the Extrajudicial Killings of Americans
The concern many Americans now hold is when these extrajudicial killings could come for members of their community, or someone they know. But the truth is for country music and Nashville, it already did. The killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has done something quite exceptional that we rarely see in the United […]
Drag City Unearths ‘70s-era Tommy Peltier Album ‘Echo Park’
Drag City unearths Echo Park, a long-lost collection of “glitter-light” pop from LA jazz legend Tommy Peltier. Mixed and mastered by Jim O’Rourke, the album captures Peltier’s 1970s transition into a soulful troubadour. Lead single “Flight of the Dancer,” out now, is a lush, 1976-tracked ballad featuring ethereal vocals and sensuous slide guitar reminiscent of […]
Ye Vagabonds – All Tied Together
From street-busking in Carlow to collaborating with Boygenius, Ye Vagabonds’ journey culminates in ‘All Tied Together.’ Releasing January 30, their fourth album swaps traditional covers for deeply personal original songwriting. Produced by Phil Weinrobe, it’s a masterful blend of earthy folk and experimental textures—shimmering synths and soaring strings—capturing the grit of their past and the […]
Album Review – Zach Bryan’s “With Heaven On Top”
Irrespective of what anyone thinks about the music at this point, it’s undeniable that Zach Bryan is one of the biggest phenomenons in music in the last quarter century. The conventional rules of music criticism still don’t apply to Zach Bryan. They never have, and never will. Rumblings about needing outside producers or pass-thru edits […]
Solas Celebrates 30 Years of Celtic Innovation
Solas is set to perform at Sony Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Founded in 1995, the trailblazing Celtic music ensemble reunites to mark three… Location: Sony Hall, ManhattanTime: Doors 6 PM | Show 8 PMTickets: $42.50 Standing | $56.50 GA Seated | $69.50 VIP SeatedCo-presented with: Sony HallThis concert is part of the World […]
The 100th Birthday of Ray Price Celebrated in Austin
Not all birthday bashes are built the same. When you’re paying tribute to a country legend on their 100th birthday, you pull out all the stops, or at least that’s what the Queen of Texas music Summer Dean did. The second portion of the presentation included the incomparable Jake Penrod who puts the old soul […]
Bullerengue: History, Instruments, and Variations of an Afro-Colombian Tradition
Bullerengue is a traditional Afro-Colombian musical genre and dance from Colombia’s Caribbean coast. It is notable for its powerful matriarchal legacy. The genre stands out… Born in the palenques, autonomous Maroon communities formed by escaped enslaved Africans in the 17th century, bullerengue has carried ancestral knowledge and resistance through generations. For much of its history, […]
The Fascinating Story Behind the Final #1 Song from Waylon Jennings
The final hit from a country legend is always a fascinating topic. The sad reality is that whenever a superstar reaches the end of their shelf life according to the cold and soulless assessment of country music. Nothing else sounded like “Rose in Paradise” when it was released. The song isn’t a twangy, Outlaw country […]
Album Review – Kashus Culpepper’s “Act 1”
They call him Kashus, and he’s the latest to tap into the inviting and lucrative sound that infuses influences of vintage soul and country together, making something that’s distinctly Southern and soulful. Country Soul (#577) and Americana (#570) on the Country DDS. They call him Kashus, and he’s the latest to tap into the inviting […]
Tribute to Sabicas Ties Flamenco Festival NY
Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, Álvaro Martinete, and Olga Pericet are set to perform at The Town Hall on Saturday, March 14, 2026. In celebration of… In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Flamenco Festival NY, this tribute honors flamenco guitar legend Sabicas, who brought the art form to global prominence and called New York home […]