The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced that Charlie Daniels will perform at this year’s Brickyard 400.
I’m a native Hoosier and grew up going to the Speedway. Racing runs deep in my veins and my connection to that place is nearly religious. That’s why the announcement broke my heart.
Charlie Daniels is nothing short of a [...]

Much like my pals, The Nadas, my hometown bore the brunt of the recent midwestern floods. Lives lost or irreversibly altered aren’t that uncommon for these folks–they’ve survived much worse over the years and are as resilient as they come. Still, in times like this they need a helping hand.
The guys from Authentic [...]

It’s about time.
Seriously…has anyone shaped the face of Americana music more than Jason and the Scorchers?
The Americana Music Association is proud to announce pioneers Jason and the Scorchers will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Performance Award at the annual Americana Honors and Awards show Thursday, September 18 at the Ryman Auditorium. Original Jason and [...]

Original from Wikipedia
The AP is reporting that Bo Diddley has died today of heart failure at the age of 79.
Diddley, the stage name of Ellas Bates, was arguably the guitar progeny that launched rock n’ roll. From his rollicking recordings from Checker Records to his trademark rhythmic thumping of his guitar, Diddley redefined popular [...]

A friend has turned me on to Jim White by sending along No Such Place to prime the pump.
It worked.
White, originally a Floridian, can best be described as an quirky poet of the strange with sideburns. With his roots deeply nestled in the American south and his branches twisted into a variety of musical [...]