Music Feature: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines — In the Spirit of the Masters
There's not much about the blues that Paul Rishell, 68, and Annie Raines, 48, don't know or can't play.
View ArticleCD Review/Preview: John Prine — A Teller You Can Bank On
John Prine's music on The Tree of Forgiveness is alert and nimble – not at all a retreat to the folkie bar.
View ArticleLowell Folk Fest Preview: Mariachi Mexico Antiguo’s Journey to New England
Besides passing along the tradition of mariachi to their students, the members of Mariachi Mexico Antiguo perform as an ensemble at local events, including this weekend's Lowell Folk Festival.
View ArticleMusic Preview: Les Poules à Colin — Definitely Not Celtic Lite
Les Poules à Colin specializes in mix-and-match: their music channels old medieval ballads and sugar shack Quebecois dance tunes.
View ArticleFolk CD Review: Lonnie Holley’s “MITH”— An Act of Restoration
Lonnie Holley's music on MITH sounds like a choir of better angels whose multi-layered voice is hard on the outside and soft on the inside, like so much Alabama clay.
View ArticleFolk CD Review: Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship”— There’s Magic in Them Thar Hills!
When Vermont's Mountain Man brings us its Appalachian vocal stylings the trio is venturing into the hollers of both the Green and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
View ArticleMusic Preview/CD Review: Jon Langford’s “Four Lost Souls”
With Jon Langford, the only certainty is that there will be surprises that make it party time. The post Music Preview/CD Review: Jon Langford’s “Four Lost Souls” appeared first on The Arts Fuse.
View ArticleMusic Preview: Back to the Future — John Sebastian Reunites with Kweskin and...
Three jug band legends -- John Sebastian, Geoff Muldaur, and Jim Kweskin reunite. The post Music Preview: Back to the Future — John Sebastian Reunites with Kweskin and Muldaur for Some Jug Band Music...
View ArticleMusic Preview: Winding Down, Childsplay Offers Four More Holiday Concerts
For Bob Childs, the idea of breaking up this joyous, talented musical ensemble is bittersweet. The post Music Preview: Winding Down, Childsplay Offers Four More Holiday Concerts appeared first on The...
View ArticleMusic Feature: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines — In the Spirit of the Masters
There's not much about the blues that Paul Rishell, 68, and Annie Raines, 48, don't know or can't play. The post Music Feature: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines — In the Spirit of the Masters appeared...
View ArticleCD Review/Preview: John Prine — A Teller You Can Bank On
John Prine's music on The Tree of Forgiveness is alert and nimble – not at all a retreat to the folkie bar. The post CD Review/Preview: John Prine — A Teller You Can Bank On appeared first on The Arts...
View ArticleLowell Folk Fest Preview: Mariachi Mexico Antiguo’s Journey to New England
Besides passing along the tradition of mariachi to their students, the members of Mariachi Mexico Antiguo perform as an ensemble at local events, including this weekend's Lowell Folk Festival. The post...
View ArticleMusic Preview: Les Poules à Colin — Definitely Not Celtic Lite
Les Poules à Colin specializes in mix-and-match: their music channels old medieval ballads and sugar shack Quebecois dance tunes. The post Music Preview: Les Poules à Colin — Definitely Not Celtic Lite...
View ArticleFolk CD Review: Lonnie Holley’s “MITH”— An Act of Restoration
Lonnie Holley's music on MITH sounds like a choir of better angels whose multi-layered voice is hard on the outside and soft on the inside, like so much Alabama clay. The post Folk CD Review: Lonnie...
View ArticleFolk CD Review: Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship”— There’s Magic in Them Thar Hills!
When Vermont's Mountain Man brings us its Appalachian vocal stylings the trio is venturing into the hollers of both the Green and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The post Folk CD Review: Mountain Man’s...
View ArticleMusic Review: The de-Stones’d New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 50th...
“Forgiveness is the key and love is the answer… Have a good Jazz Fest, but also have a good life.” The post Music Review: The de-Stones’d New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 50th Anniversary...
View ArticleMusic Review: Newport Folk Festival 2019 — A Historic Occasion
When the 80-year-old Judy Collins, who sang at Newport in the 1960s, declares the current weekend to be “historic,” you had to believe her. The post Music Review: Newport Folk Festival 2019 — A...
View ArticleFolk Music Review: Dueto Dos Rosas, Five Songs
Dueto Dos Rosas's tunes can be classified as rancheras or corridos, but their style has a very particular historical resonance. The post Folk Music Review: Dueto Dos Rosas, Five Songs appeared first on...
View ArticleMusic Interview: Singer/Songwriter Chris Smither — Coming Full Circle
His songs have been recorded by the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Diana Krall. For many, his rank -- just short of superstardom -- remains a mystery. He’s just too good to be less than a household name....
View ArticleMusic Preview: Guitarist Jimmy Herring — Seeking the Simple Root
Veteran guitarist Jimmy Herring and the 5 of 7 play groove-heavy tunes that barrel into unexpected and interesting places. The post Music Preview: Guitarist Jimmy Herring — Seeking the Simple Root...
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