Americana

How The Band’s Music From Big Pink Opened The Mind Of Brian Cadd

The Band’s 1968 ‘Music From Big Pink’ was a life-changing recording for Australian singer songwriter Brian Cadd. After hearing an early preview of the album in London in early 1968 Brian’s songwriting changed forever.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Brian Cadd, contemporary, Music from Big Pink, rock, The Band

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The Band Expand The Classic ‘Stage Fright’

by Paul Cashmere

‘Stage Fright’, the third album from The Band, will be reissued with bonus tracks, demo recordings and a complete concert album.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Robbie Robertson, rock, roots, The Band, USA

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Watch the New The Teskey Brothers ‘Highway Home For Christmas’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Happy Christmas from The Teskey Brothers. A brand new video for ‘Highway Home For Christmas’ popped up today.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Americana, Australia, blues, Christmas, folk, roots, Teskey Brothers

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The Teskey Brothers Release A Couple Of Christmas Songs

by Paul Cashmere

The Teskey Brothers have released two Christmas songs ‘Dreaming of a Christmas With You’ and ‘Highway Home For Christmas’.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, Australia, blues, Christmas, roots, Teskey Brothers

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Marlon Williams Teams With Kacy & Clayton For ‘Your Mind’s Walking Out’

by Paul Cashmere

Marlon Williams has teamed up with Canada’s Kacy & Clayton for the album ‘Plastic Bouquet’. ‘Your Mind’s On The Way’ is the new single and video.

Tagged as: 10s, Americana, Australia, Canada, folk, Kacy & Clayton, Marlon Williams, New Zealand, USA

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Justin Townes Earle photo by Ros OGorman, noise11

Justin Townes Earle Died From Drug Overdose

by Music-News.com

Steve Earle’s singer/songwriter son, Justin Townes Earle, died of an accidental drug overdose, a medical examiner has concluded.

Tagged as: 00s, Americana, Justin Townes Earle, USA

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The Badloves Debut Tribal Video

by Paul Cashmere

The Badloves have premiered their video for ‘Tribal’ with Screaming Jets guitarist Scott Kingman handling the video production.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Americana, Australia, rock, soul, The Badloves

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Delta Spirit Release First Album In Six Years

by Paul Cashmere

Delta Spirit have released ‘What Is There’, their first album in six years. The album was recorded at Sonic Ranch outside El Paso, Texas.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Americana, Delta Spirit, indie, rock, USA

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Justin Townes Earle Cause of Death Likely Was An Overdose

by Paul Cashmere

The Cause of Death for country singer Justin Townes Earle was most likely a drug overdose, according to Nashville Police.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, Americana, country, Justin Townes Earle, USA

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BREAKING NEWS: Justin Townes Earle Has Died Aged 38

by Paul Cashmere

Alt-Country singer songwriter Justin Townes Earle has passed away at the age of 38.

Tagged as: 00s, alt-country, Americana, country, Justin Townes Earle, USA

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Chris Hillman To Release His Memoir

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Hillman, a one-time member of The Byrds with David Crosby and The Flying Burrito Brothers with Gram Parsons, is about to publish his memoir ‘Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito and Beyond’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Chris Hillman, country, Flying Burrito Brothers, folk, Gram Parsons, Manassas, Stephen Stills, The Byrds, USA

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Widespread Panic Drummer Todd Nance Dead At 57

by Paul Cashmere

Todd Nance, the original drummer for Widespread Panic, has died at the age of 57.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Americana, blues, Blues Rock, Jam, rock, southern music, Todd Nance, USA, Widespread Panic

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John Oates Made A Live Album In Nashville

by Paul Cashmere

Hall & Oates fans should treat themselves to John Oates solo live album in September.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, bluegrass, country, Daryl Hall, Hall & Oates, John Oates, USA

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Ryan Adams Apologises For His Sexual Assault Accusers

by Music-News.com

Ryan Adams has issued an apology for his past behaviour after being accused of sexual and psychological abuse by multiple women.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Americana, folk, rock, Ryan Adams, USA

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NeilYoung at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl by Ros O'Gorman

Neil Young Objects To His Songs At Trump Rally

by Music-News.com

Neil Young has stated he is ‘not OK’ with Donald Trump using his songs at his Fourth of July weekend event.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Americana, Canada, country, Neil Young, rock, USA

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Tim Wheatley Stops Lying Low with ‘Lying Low’

by Paul Cashmere

Tim Wheatley is back with his first new music since 2017’s Pillar To Post’. ‘Lying Low’ is described as a deeply personal song about isolation.

Tagged as: 10s, alt-country, Americana, Australia, folk, rock, Tim Wheatley

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John Prine Covered By Recording Academy Members

by Music-News.com

Zac Brown Band musician John Driskell Hopkins has helped to record a cover of folk legend John Prine’s Angel From Montgomery to raise coronavirus relief funds.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, folk, John Driskell Hopkins, John Prine, USA

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Sheryl Crow Performs George Harrison’s ‘Beware of Darkness’ for Stephen Colbert

by Paul Cashmere

Sheryl Crow has performed a stunning version of George Harrison’s ‘Beware of Darkness’ for Stephen Colbert from her lockdown #PlayAtHome series.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Americana, contemporary, rock, Sheryl Crow, USA

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Jackson Browne Releases New Song For Earth Day

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne’s new song ‘Downhill From Everywhere’ coincides with Earth Day and also features I the documentary ‘The Story of Plastic’.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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John Prine Dies Aged 73 From COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting legend John Prine has passed away at age 73 after having the Coronavirus COVID-19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, Coronavirus, COVID-19, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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Sheryl Crow Releases Bill Withers Cover of ‘Lonely Town Lonely Street’ With Citizen Cope

by Paul Cashmere

Sheryl Crow recorded and released a cover of Bill Withers ‘Lonely Town Lonely Street’ over the weekend with Citizen Cope.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 90s, Americana, Bill Withers, Citizen Cope, contemporary, rock, Sheryl Crow, USA

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John Prine Recovering After Contracting Covid-19

by Paul Cashmere

John Prine’s wife Fiona has confirmed that both she and her husband are recovering after contracting Covid-19.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, Coronavirus, COVID-19, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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John Prine In Critical Condition With Covid-19

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary singer-songwriter John Prine is in a critical condition after complications from contracting Covid-19.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, country, COVID-19, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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Leo Sayer. photo by Ros O'Gorman Noise11.com

Op-ed: Leo Sayer Dissects Bob Dylan’s Epic ‘Murder Most Foul’

by Leo Sayer

Bob Dylan still has the ability and surprising agility to shoot the occasional missile deep into our hearts and minds. The title of his latest release ‘Murder Most Foul’ comes directly from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a fitting reference since Bob’s opus deals with the assassination of John F Kennedy, surely the last great leader of the U.S.A. – his death indeed a ‘Murder Most Foul’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, folk, Leo Sayer, Murder Most Foul, USA

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Bob Dylan Just Released An Epic 17 Minute Song ‘Murder Most Foul’

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has released a brand new song. It is the 17 minute epic ‘Murder Most Foul’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Americana, Bob Dylan, folk, John F Kennedy, Murder Most Foul, USA

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Jackson Browne Releases new Song ‘A Little Soon To Say’

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne has dropped the brand new song ‘A Little Soon To Say’ but don’t get too excited about the title. It has nothing to do with him recently testing positive to Covid-19.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, alt-country, Americana, COVID-19, folk, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne Tests Positive to Covid-19

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne is recovering in a Los Angeles hospital after testing positive to Covid-19.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, alt-country, Americana, folk, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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Eilen Jewell Australian Tour Postponed

by Paul Cashmere

Due to the national travel restrictions now in place due to COVID-19, it is with regret that Love Police Touring has today announced the re-scheduling of the forthcoming Eilen Jewell tour that was due to commence this Thursday, March 19th.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Americana, blues, Eilen Jewell, folk, USA

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John Prine Bluesfest Performance Cancelled Due To Illness

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting legend John Prine has cancelled his Bluesfest performance on doctors advice.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, country, folk, John Prine, songwriter, USA

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R.I.P. Buddy Cage of New Riders of the Purple Sage At Age 73

by Paul Cashmere

Buddy Cage, the pedal steel player for New Riders of the Purple Sage from 1971-1982, has died at the age of 73.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Americana, Anne Murray, Bob Dylan, Buddy Cage, New Riders of the Purple Sage, USA

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