I don’t know much about international aid, natural disasters, or the pain that those in Southeast Asia must feel. In fact, I know very little that would be considered valuable. One thing I am certain of however is that I plan on skipping that extra CD purchase this month to send the $20 [...]

It’s been a year of dramatic changes for the music business, mostly to the benefit of the fan. We’ve seen the rise of online music retailers, the growth of independent music labels and artists, and an explosion of people interested in the Americana genre.
Still there are unprecidented challenges to consumer choice from [...]

Each year I have a list of things for Santa to deliver. This year is no different and many of the wishes are the same.
This year I want:

Americana Music Awards nods for Todd Snider, Charlie Robison, Will Kimbrough, and The Devil Makes Three. These acts are among the best around in my book.
A [...]

With the surge in interest in Americana music it has often been difficult to satisfy my urge to listen to new stations while on the road. To solve my problem (and hopefully your problem as well) I’ve created a directory of radio stations around the country that are known to play Americana music. [...]

The Devil Makes Three (DM3) seems to have caused a swoon in California. Folks out there, including our pals at KPIG, are nuts about the Vermont-raised trio. Hailed as heirs to Robert Johnson’s soul at the crossroads and constantly referred to in local press as “gritty” or some other good blues term, DM3 [...]

Last night Mobile’s finest played the Margaritaville Cafe in New Orleans and Radio Margaritaville. Will Kimbrough’s set was precluded by some important news from Steve Huntington: Will’s “Piece of Work” will be the next single from Jimmy Buffett’s chart-topping License to Chill. Recorded with Toby Keith, the song hopefully will help [...]

Chris Yurchuck is a journeyman songwriter best known for his work’s appearance on the formerly hip Felicity. Before you stop reading you might actually listen to his new disc entitled Coming Attractions. The unsigned Yurchuck, much like most of the songwriters included in teen dramas, is far better than the program on which [...]

Sharkbitten pal and Nashville great Will Kimbrough has landed “Champion of the World” from his Home Away disc on Little Feat’s upcoming release. Kimbrough worked with Little Feat pianist on Jimmy Buffett’s License to Chill.
Congrats to Will and stay tuned for Little Feat’s new disc!

Todd Snider recently told me to check out a band he had found called “The Devil Makes Three” or DM3 for short. Having found Jason D. Williams by the same manner I figured checking these guys out would probably be a safe bet. Snider loves music and our tastes are similar.
DM3 is a [...]