Wilco's collaboration with Feist, and other news

3/5/2009 12:00:00 AM

Today's news revolves around upcoming CD releases, yet again. Here's to new work from Wilco, Neil Young, and Richard Thompson:

Pitchfork reports that

Wilco to follow DVD with June CD release

2/26/2009 12:00:00 AM

Wilco is preparing a new full-length album for a June release. No title has been announced yet, but Pi

Hangin' Out on E Street with the Avetts

2/25/2009 12:00:00 AM

The Avett Brothers lent their skills and charisma to Bruce Springsteen's "Glory Days" and popped the video up on YouTube this week. The effort is part of the Hangin' Out on E Street video series. Acco

Listen to Neko Case's 'Middle Cyclone' on NPR

2/24/2009 12:00:00 AM

She may have fallen ill and been unable to perform in Amsterdam for the show that was to be streamed on FabChannel, but Neko Case is not can

Michelle Shocked gears up for May release

2/24/2009 12:00:00 AM

Singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked has a new disc, titled Soul of My Soul, due online and in stores May 12 on Mighty Sound Records. According to a press release:

It is a teaser f

Around the web in roots music

2/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
Last week, Peter reported on a show that Mark Olson and Gary Louris gave in North Carolina. This week, Largehearted Boy is offering free and

Buddy Miller recovering from heart surgery

2/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
Our best wishes go out to Nashville guitarist/songwriter/singer/producer Buddy Miller, who is recovering from triple-bypass heart surgery in Baltimore, Maryland.

Further details are

King Wilkie Presents new 'Family' album Apr. 28

2/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
King Wilkie will release their third album, titled King Wilkie Presents: The Wilkie Family Singers, on Casa Nueva Records Apr. 28. The concept album imagines a fictional family of Wilkies that

Leonard Cohen announces full U.S., Canadian tour dates

2/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
After blowing critics' Pitchfork, Wilco have announced plans for a spring tour. Jeff Tweedy will kick it all off

New Springsteen video for "The Wrestler"

2/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
Just in time for Oscar buzz, Bruce Springsteen has released the video for his Golden Globe-winning song, the title track for The Wrestler. (The Oscars, for some reason, snubbed the film in thei

New disc from Eilen Jewell due in April

2/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell is readying for the release of her third album, Sea of Tears, due on Signature Sounds Apr. 21. In addition to the album's nine Jewell originals, she also presents

Neko Case live on FabChannel this weekend

2/18/2009 12:00:00 AM
Neko Case posted a bulletin on her MySpace page today announcing that she will be featured on Robin Pecknold's new solo project, Whi

New Willie Nile disc due April 14

2/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
River House Records has announced the impending release of a new album by singer-songwriter Willie Nile - his first since 2006's Streets of New York. Nile co-produced the disc with Andy York (I

Just a reminder that ND is all over the web

2/11/2009 12:00:00 AM
Just a quick note to remind you - or clue you in, if you weren't already aware - that we are all over the internet and would love for you to come join us. If you use Twitter, come free digital album on Feb. 14. Change of Heart

Sneak preview from Ramblin' Jack Elliott's upcoming album

2/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
Ramblin' Jack Elliott is preparing for the release of his eleventy-seventh album, A Stranger Here, on April 7 via Anti- Records. The record was produced by Joe Henry.

The nice folks

Jorma Kaukonen, Ruthie Foster, Robben Ford now on tour

2/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
To maintain the momentum of of two hot releases this month - Jorma Kaukonen's River of Time due out next Tuesday and Ruthie Foster's The Truth According to Ruthie Foster, which dropped y

Bonnaroo '09 lineup announced

2/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
The 2009 Bonnaroo Festival has announced its initial lineup, and it's a doozy. On tap for this year are Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Wilco, Al Green, Lucinda Williams, Phish, David Byrne,

2009 Langerado Festival canceled

2/3/2009 12:00:00 AM
Due to slow ticket sales and the struggling economy, the 2009 Langerado Music Festival in Miami, Fla., has been canceled. In a statement released today, festival co-promoter Ethan Schwartz said:

New Felice Brothers disc due in April

2/2/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Felice Brothers have been widening more than a few sets of ears with their innovative tunes since 2006. Now, Team Love Records has announced the Brothers' second release for the label (their fourt

Around the web in roots music

2/2/2009 12:00:00 AM
Everyone loves a funny man with a banjo. Some would say a man with a banjo is inherently funny, but I'm not caffeinated enough for banjo jokes yet this morning. Instead, I'll kick off this week's blog

Backyard Tire Fire in the studio with Steve Berlin

1/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
Backyard Tire Fire are heading back to the studio with Los Lobos' Steve Berlin to get to work on a follow-up to their 2008 release The Places We Lived. They'll be recording at Type Foundry Stud

Plant & Krauss to play Grammy telecast

1/29/2009 12:00:00 AM
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant's 2007 collaboration Raising Sand is up for five Grammy awards this year, and is a favorite for taking home Album of the Year. So, it only makes sense that they'v

New video, music from Ben Kweller

1/29/2009 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Ben Kweller's new CD Changing Horses is due online and in stores next Tuesday, Feb. 3. (It's already February?) But, to get fans pumped, he's posted a video for the album's fi

National Geographic launches a record label

1/28/2009 12:00:00 AM
Bucking the decline of the economy and the precarious evolution of the recording industry, National Geographic has announced they're

Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks announce U.S. tour

1/27/2009 12:00:00 AM
With their new CD Tangled Tales due Mar. 24, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks have announced they'll be hitting the road b

Springsteen announces U.S. and European tour dates

1/27/2009 12:00:00 AM
With Workin on a Dream finally in stores and available in full online today, Bruce Springsteen is shifting focus to h

Around the web in roots music

1/26/2009 12:00:00 AM
This time of year is always a good time to pick up new music - whether it's the latest release from bands you already know and love, or bands you're just getting to know. With so much great new music

Bruce Springsteen to reissue 'Darkness on the Edge of Town'

1/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
As Bruceuary rolls on ever faster toward Tuesday's release of Workin on a Dream, there's more news from the Bruce Spr

Bluegrass musical to celebrate Abe Lincoln

1/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Bluegrass Blog reports today that the International Bluegrass Music Museum is preparing a special mu

Pre-order Willie and the Wheel

1/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
Willie Nelson's collaboration with Asleep at the Wheel (a.k.a. Willie and the Wheel) has launched a website to promote its forthcoming disc and late winter tour.

The disc will drop online

Wilco on tap for 10,000
Lakes Festival

1/22/2009 12:00:00 AM
Minnesota's annual 10,000 Lakes Festival always draws top headliners from the roots world, and this year is no exception. At the top of the bill for 2009 are Wilco, Widespread Panic, and Dave Matthews

DeVotchKa kicks off U.S. tour

1/21/2009 12:00:00 AM
Gypsy-punk-mariachi band DeVotchKa is hitting the road for an eight-week tour that will take them from Pennsylvania to California and back to Ohio.

Kicking off this Friday, Jan. 23, at Wor

Dolly Parton to play the Wildhorse Saloon

1/21/2009 12:00:00 AM
The legendary Dolly Parton will be gracing the stage at the legendary Wildhorse Saloon to benefit the W.O. Smith Nashville Community Music School on Feb. 2, Yusuf Islam (formerly known as Cat Stevens) will release a new album this spring - his first since 2006's An Other Cup.

Seth Walker 'Leap of Faith'
due Mar. 3

1/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
Hyena Records has announced the impending release of singer-songwriter Seth Walker's new album Leap of Faith. According to a press release, Walker teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Gary Ni

Around the web in roots music

1/19/2009 12:00:00 AM
It's no secret that the biggest news this week will be the inauguration of Barack Obama. But, here in the roots music world, it's business as usual - artists are readying new releases, buckling down f

Independent Music Awards winners announced

1/16/2009 12:00:00 AM
The winners of the 2009 Independent Music Awards were announced yesterday in more than 50 categories. Martin Sexton took the award for Live Performance Album for his Solo disc. The Wilders and

Readers Poll:
Submit your ballot!

1/16/2009 12:00:00 AM
UPDATE (2-2-09) -- Results posted HERE! And, as noted below: "Ballot-box stuffers will be fed to the lions."

Telluride 2009 lineup announced

1/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Planet Bluegrass has announced the initial lineup for the 36th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival, which is scheduled to take place Jun. 18-21. Among the artists slated to perform this year are Elvis

Bruce Cockburn to release live CD in March

1/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
Rounder Records announced today that they'll be releasing the first ever solo live album from veteran singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn. Slice O'

Ray Charles' special reissue for inauguration day

1/14/2009 12:00:00 AM
In November, the Concord Music Group and Ray Charles Foundation digitally reissued Charles' The Spirit of Christmas,

Stream 'Working on a Dream' for free starting Monday

1/14/2009 12:00:00 AM
Bruceuary continues on Monday when NPR will offer a week-long free stream of Springsteen's upcoming release Working on a Dream on their website.

Casey Driessen on Inspector Gadget, what makes him cry

1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
Popmatters.com recently got a chance to ask master fiddler Casey Driessen (The Colorfools, Sparrow Quartet) 20

Lisa Hannigan to tour behind 'Sea Sew'

1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
As reported here back in November, Irish chanteuse Lisa Hannigan, best known for her work as a backing vocalist with Damien

Chris Gaffney tribute features Alvin, Escovedo, others

1/13/2009 12:00:00 AM
Yep Roc records is readying the release of a new album paying tribute to the memory and music of Chris Gaffney (Hacienda Brothers), who di

Around the web in roots music

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
There's been so much news from the Bruce Springsteen camp lately, I'm starting to think maybe we should just change the name of the month of January to Bruceuary. First of all, he took home a

Charlie Louvin tour kicks off Feb. 7

1/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
Bluegrass legend Charlie Louvin will kick off a spring tour just before the

SXSW announces initial 2009 line-up

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
South by Southwest has announced its initial showcase line-up for the 2009 conference, which is set to take place in Austin, Tex., March 13-22. Among the bands slated to perform at one of the music in

New CD from Rhonda Vincent due in June

1/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
The Bluegrass Blog this morning pointed us to Rhonda Vincent's website, where she's announced that today will be her last day in the studio

Artists converge on D.C. for inaugural concerts

1/8/2009 12:00:00 AM
President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration is just 10 days away, and record crowds are expected to head to Washington D.C. for the festivities. Anytime you get that many people in a city at once, the

Free stream of Andrew Bird's 'Noble Beast' at NPR.org

1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM
Andrew Bird's long-awaited new disc, Noble Beast (Possum Records) isn't due out until Jan. 20 (Feb. 2 in Europe), but fans who can't wait that long are welcome to a Ashes of American

Allman Brothers back at the Beacon in '09

1/2/2009 12:00:00 AM
Billboard reports today that the Allman Brothers, who canceled thei

Best year-end lists of 2008

12/31/2008 12:00:00 AM
Well, here we are at the tail end of another year, just one day away from kicking off another 365 days. It's also pretty much the last chance for media folks to round up their favorite (and least favo

Tim Fite on All Things Considered tonight

12/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
Anti- Records announced today that singer-songwriter Tim Fite will be making an appearance on NPR's note on their website, Bluegrass Now publishers Wayne and Deb Bledsoe have announced that the December issue of

Coming soon: a George Jones museum?

12/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
CMT reported recently that classic country legend George Jones is planning

Songwriter Delaney Bramlett dies at 69

12/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Delaney Bramlett - best known for writing songs that have been recorded by artists like Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ray Charles, Tammy Wynette, Leon Russell, and others - died Saturday, Dec. 27, at

Around the web in roots music

12/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Since this is the last blogroll of 2008, it only makes sense that we kick it off with a look at what the blogosphere has to say about the best music of the year. We'll start with Stereogum, who got th

All-Star bluegrass jam hits the road in January

12/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
Pick One Jams has assembled a pretty stellar cast of bluegrass pickers for a five-date tour in January. Starting Jan. 8, artists like Rob Ickes, Dale Ann Bradley, Phil Leadbetter, Kim Fox, Josh Willia

All the music you ever need to hear in your life

12/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
I'm not sure how long this site has been around, but I happened upon it today and had to share it with you. Someone has taken it upon themselves to list the

Grounded in Music fundraiser to feature Patty Griffin

12/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
On Jan. 22, 2009, Patty Griffin will perform in the 2nd Annual VIP fundraiser for Grounded in Music. In conjunction with the Austin-area Boys and Girls Clubs, Grounded in Music has been helping bring

Around the web in roots music

12/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
As we all slip and slide our way into the holidays (lots of ice and snow happening in Seattle - and, for that matter, most of the rest of the country), I thought I'd present you with a special holiday

Our new "ND INDEX"
of freshly-added content

12/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor to NoDepression.com, you may want to check out a new quick-reference index<

The Bittersweets to tour UK and Ireland

12/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
Since the September release of their album Goodnight San Francisco, the Bittersweets have been picking up speed and earning more and more attention for their appropriately sweet and bitter love

New DelFest Academy to kick off ahead of '09 festival

12/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
The upcoming DelFest in Cumberland, Md., marks the festival's second year, but it will be the first year that it has been preceded by the

Behind the Scenes with Spring Creek and Michael Cleveland

12/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bluegrass outfit Spring Creek has been holed up in a Denver, Colo., studio with producer and songwriter Jeff White (Vince Gill, Alison Krauss) working on their third full-length album. The disc - whic

Ben Kweller offers sneak peek of 'Changing Horses'

12/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
Ben Kweller's forthcoming Changing Horses CD will release Feb. 3 in the States (Feb. 2 in the UK and most of Europe, Feb. 6 in Germany). But, for fans who can't wait for the full-length disc, K

New Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks disc due in March

12/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks are back with a new disc, Tangled Tales, due March 24, 2009, on Surf Dog Records. The album will see Hicks team

Behind the scenes with Neko Case

12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Anti- Records has posted a video on their YouTube page showing Neko Case behind the scenes during the making of her forthcoming di

Blues Foundation announces award nominees

12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Buddy Guy and Sonny Landreth headed up the field with three nominations each when the Blues Music Foundation announced the candidates for their annual Blues Music Awards. Guy was nominated for three a

Jacob Eller, Clay Hess join Sierra Hull's Highway 111

12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
As teenage mandolin master Sierra Hull gets ready to spend much of 2009 on the road with her band Highway 111, she's announced who will be backing her up on the road. Along with long-time banjo player

Rockygrass announces 2009 line-up

12/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Planet Bluegrass announced last night the initial line-up for their 2009 festival, which will be held on the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colo., July 24-26, 2009.

There's still time fo

The AMA announces the top 100 Americana albums of 2008

12/16/2008 12:00:00 AM
As publications all over the print and web world count down their favorite albums of the year, the Americana Music Association (AMA) has announced their Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas has been the longest standing music festival in the country since 1972. Now, in its 37th year, it ha

Around the web in roots music

12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
The new music has just been pouring in lately, as bands like Fortunate Sons, Yarn, and Weinland have been attracting the attention of the blogosphere. This week's blogroll takes a closer look at those

Ramblin' Jack teams up with Joe Henry for April release

12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Ramblin' Jack Elliott has long been one of the most remarkable contributors to American folk music. From acting as Woody Guthrie's protegee to inspiring the likes of Bob Dylan, Elliott's country-folk

Dailey & Vincent ready to release sophomore album

12/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Dailey & Vincent had a pretty fantastic 2008, after bursting on the scene with their self-titled debut in January, they earned several awards and nominations from both the IBMA and SPBGMA. Now, they'r

Jolie Holland performs on Blurt TV

12/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
Jolie Holland's The Living and the Dead album was one of the most notable releases of 2008, and she's been touring the world in support of the disc since its October release. Recently, she stop

New Mickey Clark CD due Feb. 17

12/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
For his forthcoming disc, Winding Highways, singer-songwriter Mickey Clark teams up with some of roots music's most decorated instrumentalists and collaborators. Among the artists in his backin

Tom Rush to release first studio album in 30 years

12/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
It's been three decades since Tom Rush released his last full-length studio album. In 2009, though, Rush is back with What I Know, out Feb. 24 on Appleseed Recordings. Among the 15 tracks on th

Steve Martin readies a full-length banjo album

12/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
CMT reports that Steve Martin (yes, the comedian) is working on a banjo album. Martin has long been a banjo player. He used the instrument in his stand-up routine in the '70s, and has more recently te

2009 Bluegrass Music Award Nominees Announced

12/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
That brisk breeze you feel is award season running into the room. Last week, we had the Grammy nominees, this week the n

Bruce Springsteen scores Golden Globe nomination

12/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning, and included a nod

Delta Spirit plan tour for early 2009

12/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
Delta Spirit created quite the stir with the release of their debut, Ode to Sunshine, this year. They'll be kicking off 2009 with a nationwide tour that's sure to keep the momentum rolling.

PopMatters counts down the best albums by older women

12/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
Best-of lists are pretty much a standard in our industry, as everyone counts down their favorite CDs, artists, songs, and concerts of the year. Popmatters.com, however, decided to count down the

Chris Darrow two-disc/two-LP set due in March

12/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
Although he was better known - albeit marginally - for fronting the 1960s psychadelic outfit Kaleidoscope, Chris Darrow was a contemporary of Gram Parsons, and recorded with the likes of Leonard Cohen

Raul Malo digital EP offers fans a sneak peek

12/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
About a month ago, I told you about Raul Malo's forthcoming disc, Lucky One - his first in seven years. That disc isn

Ponderosa Stomp lineup announced

12/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
The eighth annual Ponderosa Stomp will kick off at the House of Blues in New Orleans on April 28. The 2009 Stomp will include a three-day conference and an exhibit at the Louisiana State Museum in New

Jason & The Scorchers to reunite for New Years Eve show

12/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winners Jason & the Scorchers will reunite once again for a special New Years Eve show in Cleveland. The performance will feature a revised Scorc

M. Ward plans tour behind new release 'Hold Time'

12/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
Portland-based singer-songwriter M. Ward - one half of this year's much talked-about duo She & Him - has announced a spring '09 tour of the U.S.

Eleni Mandell takes up residence at Hotel Cafe

12/8/2008 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Eleni Mandell will hold a residency at Los Angeles' Hotel Cafe for the duration of January, 2009, with her band. Over the co

Bill Baird to release folk and country covers album

12/8/2008 12:00:00 AM
Austin-based singer-songwriter Bill Baird - perhaps best known for the trippy, lo-fi music he makes under the moniker Sunset - will be r

Around the web in roots music

12/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
The past seven days have been pretty good for up-and-coming artists. It's always nice to see the lesser known folks get some attention on various blogs around the web. It is in that spirit that we kic

Bob Dylan plans European tour

12/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bob Dylan will be heading to Europe for a spring tour that will kick off March 23, 2009, in Stockholm. The jaunt will take him through Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Fr

Ricky Skaggs and the Raconteurs play "Old Enough"

12/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
A few weeks ago, our Monday morning blogroll told you about a collaboration between Ricky Skaggs and the Raconteurs. Wel

Tom Waits lends his voice to the fight against hunger

12/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
Anti- Records announced yesterday that Tom Waits has lent his song "Never Let Go" to a campaign by Feeding America to help raise awareness of hunger in the U.S.

According to a post on the <

Neil Young's 'Archives' pushed back yet again?

12/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
Albums get pushed back all the time. It's just something that happens in the music biz, as funding gets cut, technology gets in the way, or any number of reasons. So, when I saw on RollingStone.com to

Grammy nominations favor Plant & Krauss, other roots artists

12/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
Yesterday, I predicted that Robert Plant and Alison Krauss would pick up numerous Grammy nominations when they were anno

When Rock Band goes country

12/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
Rock Band is going a little bit country on Dec. 16, when songs by the Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, and Brad Paisley get added to the Rock Band song lineup. According t

Post-election songs are still rolling in

12/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
Ani DiFranco posted a video on her MySpace page today from a recent concert she held at her own personal venue - Buffalo, NY's Babevill

Grammy nominee predictions

12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM
CMT posted a few Grammy nominee predictions, in honor of the big Taylor Swift-hosted Grammy Nominee Spe

Michael Martin Murphey's bluegrass CD

12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey has been working on a bluegrass album, Buckaroo Blue Grass. The disc was produced by Murp

Keep that Best of '08 list running

12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last week, NPR was looking for your votes for the best music of 2008, now Folk Alley is asking for the same. They've com

Legendary singer Odetta dies at 77

12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM
The legendary and influential singer Odetta, whose distinctive voice was grounded in blues but also became a hallmark of the 1960s folk revival, died Tuesday in New York City of heart disease at age 7

Neko Case's 'Middle Cyclone' due March 3, 2009

12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
It's been three years since Neko Case released her most recent, critically praised album, Fox Confessor Brings the Flood. She'll finally follow it on March 3, 2009, with Middle Cyclone -

Bruce Springsteen's "My Lucky Day" available this week only

12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bruce Springsteen has been working hard to promote his forthcoming Workin' on a Dream disc (due Jan. 27 on Columbia Records). So far, recently, he's offered a free video and a free download of

New disc from Madeleine Peyroux due in March

12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
Rounder Records today announced the forthcoming release of Madeleine Peyroux's Bare Bones, due in stores Ma

Buddy & Julie Miller plan March release

12/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
You may recall the last issue of No Depression in print named Buddy Miller Artist of the Decade. So you can imagine all of us here are looking forward to the release of stre

This Weekend at the Grand Ole Opry

11/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Bluegrass Blog reported today that there are quite a few bluegrass artists slated for performance

The ultimate Thanksgiving track

11/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
The world is so full of Christmas carols and Hanukkah tunes, it seems that the end of the year holidays are well-represented in song. Not so for Thanksgiving. Sure, there are plenty of songs that talk

NPR wants your vote for the best CDs of 2008

11/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
NPR's All Songs Considered is seeking your vote for the best CDs of 2008. It's going to be a tough choice, honestly, cons

Concord to digitally reissue post-1960 Ray Charles catalog

11/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
Soon - and, in some cases, for the first time ever - Ray Charles' post-1960 catalog will be available for digital download. This includes some of Charles' most timeless songs like "Georgia on My Mind"

Jason Isbell's sophomore solo effort due in February

11/25/2008 12:00:00 AM
Jason Isbell, formerly of the Drive By Truckers, is readying for the release of his second solo album. Recorded in Muscle Shoals, Ala., the disc is Isbell's first with his band, the 400 Unit. The 400

Neil Diamond is MusiCares Person of the Year for 2009

11/25/2008 12:00:00 AM
Each year, MusiCares honors an artist whose work exemplifies the philanthropic spirit of the organization. The 2009 honoree will be Neil

Sara Watkins' self-titled solo disc due in April

11/25/2008 12:00:00 AM
Sara Watkins - one third of the recently dispersed trio of prodigies known as Nickel Creek - is also the only one from her previous

Around the web in roots music

11/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
As the rest of the world moves on to being pleased and obsessed with Barack Obama's cabinet selections, many artists are still reveling in the fact that he even won. As we head into Thanksgiving week,

Bruce Springsteen's free song available today only

11/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bruce Springsteen is offering a free download of his latest song "Workin on a Dream" for today only. The new song - from the album of the same name - hit radio today, but you can download it for free

Americana Association auction page launches

11/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
A couple weeks ago, I let you know about some auctions the Americana Music Association was holding on eBay in advance of

George McKnight takes over hosting "Banks of the Ohio"

11/21/2008 12:00:00 AM
The International Bluegrass Music Museum's weekly radio broadcast, "Banks of the Ohio: Music from the Homeplace of Bluegrass

More news on Neil Young 'Archives'

11/21/2008 12:00:00 AM
It's been pushed back a couple of times, but Neil Young's Archives box set is currently set for a Jan. 27, 2009, release. He's also working on releasing a long lost Crazy Horse CD called Toa

New video from Beach House

11/21/2008 12:00:00 AM
Baltimore-based duo Beach House has been slowly winning over fans with their genre-defying music this year. If you ask me, I might call it ambient American

Jackson Browne targeted by John McCain

11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
Billboard reports today about two motions Senator John McCain has filed against Jacks

Tony Rice's guitar could be yours

11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Bluegrass Blog reports this morning that guitar master Tony Rice's personal 2007 Santa Cruz Tony Rice model guitar is

Upper Valley Bluegrass Festival this weekend

11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
If you're lucky enough to live in the vibrant music mecca of New England and you're looking for an excuse to get out of town for the weekend, try the Upper Valley Bluegrass Festival in Lebanon, NH. Th

Kristin Andreassen on Prairie Home Companion

11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Kristin Andreassen (Uncle Earl) will join the cast of Lisa Hannigan has been carving a niche for herself over the course of the seven years she spent touring as a backup si

Ten-disc set features Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys

11/19/2008 12:00:00 AM
Western swing masters Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys will be featured on a new, rather extensive box set due out January 27, 2009, on Collector's Choice Records. The set is pulled from a series of per

New disc from Brigitte DeMeyer due in February

11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
There have been so many announcements that have come through about some of the best roots artists preparing records for a January '09 release, I've been starting to wonder what's going to happen in Fe

Chris Pandolfi Readies for Solo Project in 2009

11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Bluegrass Blog reported today on a few tricks master banjo player Chris Pandolfi (Infamous Stringdusters) has up his

Colbert's Christmas special welcomes Willie Nelson, others

11/18/2008 12:00:00 AM
This Sunday, Nov. 23, Stephen Colbert will launch our holiday season with his Christmas special on Comedy Central, titled A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All. This is relevant to the

Jonatha Brooke on Adapting Woody Guthrie's Lyrics

11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Yesterday, on NPR Weekend Edition, Jonatha Brooke talked about what it was like to have the opportunity to p

Around the Web in Roots Music

11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
This has been a really great year for new music, particularly music that falls under the roots umbrella (whatever that is). What's great is that there's still plenty of time for more new artists to bu

New Bruce Springsteen Disc Due in January

11/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bruce Springsteen will follow last year's critically acclaimed Magic with the release of a new disc titled Workin' on a Dream. He recorded t

The Boxmasters Join Willie Nelson on Tour

11/14/2008 12:00:00 AM
Billy Bob Thornton's alt country band, the Boxmasters, will reportedly be joining Willie Nelson on tour for the rest of the year. According

Deconstructing Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Singers of All Time'

11/14/2008 12:00:00 AM
Coming up with a "best of" list is no small task. To be honest, in my experience, the longer the list, the more daunting the mission. There's always the sticky proposition of who gets the number one s

Randy Weeks teams up with special guests for '09 release

11/14/2008 12:00:00 AM
After moving from Los Angeles to Austin, singer-songwriter Randy Weeks teamed up with Eliza Gilkyson, Tony Gilkyson, and Cindy Cashdollar for hi

Joseph Arthur's post-election video

11/13/2008 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur's dad asked him to write a song about the election, so he did. I know that the election was more than a week ago, but if you're anything like me, the results are still

New disc from Justin Townes Earle due in '09

11/13/2008 12:00:00 AM
Justin Townes Earle - son of Steve, named for Van Zandt - has just wrapped up recording the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut The Good Life. The new disc is called Midnight at the

Lady Antebellum, Plant and Krauss Among CMA Winners

11/13/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Country Music Association handed out its 42nd annual honors and awards last night in a ceremony broadcast on ABC. With Brad Paisely and Carrie Underwood taking up hosting duties, the show saw a nu

Three Girls and Their Buddy back on the road in February

11/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Emmylou Harris, and Buddy Miller have announced that they'll be joining forces once again for another tour of the Northeast in 2009. They'll kick off the month-long run at

ANTI- Records end-of-year sampler available online

11/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
Anti Records is offering a nice little gift for the holidays that pairs together some of the best work by their best artists, a little ANTI- nostalgia, and a peek at what they have in store for 2009.

Americana Association announces new board of directors

11/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Americana Music Association recently elected a new board of directors. In addition to remaining board members, according to a press release, "New board members include Tamara Saviano, freelance wr

New Video From Bradley Walker

11/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bluegrass artist Bradley Walker has a new video on CMT for his song "A Little Change". The video will be added to rotation starting this Thursday, Nov. 13, and will be played on "The Edge of Country"

SESAC Honors Roots Artists at 2008 Nashville Music Awards

11/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
SESAC, a leading performing rights organization, honored numerous roots artists Monday night at their headquarters during their 2008 Nashville Music Awards. In addition to the awards handed out during

Joan Baez "We Shall Overcome" then and now

11/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
Most of the music-related news over the past week, unsurprisingly, has focused on how certain artists have reacted to the results of the presidential election. One particular story that caught my eye

Tuesday Morning News Roundup

11/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
When I started looking for morning news today, I came upon a veritable cornucopia of stories, reviews, and blurbs all over the internet. So, here's a quick Tuesday edition of our No Depression

Miriam Makeba Dead at 76

11/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
Legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba, 76, died this weekend after collapsing onstage in Ital

Around the Web in Roots Music

11/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
With the election last week, the talk of change has hardly let up. In the spirit of change, I'll kick off this week's blogroll with news about some great bands getting new players. Enjoy!

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Gurf Morlix Takes 'Last Exit to Happyland'

11/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Gurf Morlix, who has been Lucinda Williams' guitarist and band leader for more than a decade, is about to releas

Auction Items on Ebay Benefit Americana Music Association

11/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Americana Music Association, in case you're unfamiliar, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to "provid[ing] a forum for the a

Free Friday Stream: Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko

11/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last year, banjo player Jayme Stone went to Mali to study and seek the African roots of his instrument. Before even heading there, he had met renowned griot singer and kora (African harp) player Mansa

New Video From the Weepies

11/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter team the Weepies have come a long way since their breakthrough album Say I Am You hit in 2006. Their music has been fea

'New Yorker' Cartoonist Readies Second Album

11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM
Andy Friedman's other job is creating cartoons for The New Yorker under the pseudonym Larry Hat. But, when he's not being humorous and clever in print, he's writing some unforgettable songs. Re

2009 Stagecoach Festival Lineup Set

11/6/2008 12:00:00 AM
The third annual Stagecoach Country Music Festival (brought to you by the same folks who run Coachella) has announced its Dixie Bee-Liners, and they're capping it off with two nominations from the Roots Music Association for

DeVotchka Song Used in New XBox Ad

11/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
I've long believed that video games were a new frontier medium for sharing music. There have been bands that have released songs specifically for inclusion in video games like Guitar Hero. Vide

Dylan Concert Turns to Obama Victory Dance

11/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
It's been years - no, decades - since Bob Dylan has been overtly political. Even when he first appeared on the national stage, Dylan was reticent to accept the label of protest singer. Last night, how

Randy Kohrs to Release Tribute to Tim Scheerhorn

11/5/2008 12:00:00 AM
Award-winning producer Randy Kohrs is gearing up for the release of Hornography - a tribute to resophonic guitar luthier Tim S

Winner of Epiphone Guitar Chosen

11/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
Congratulations to Charles Lustig of Virginia Beach, VA! He is now the proud owner of an Epiphone DR-100 Vintage Sunburst acoustic guitar, which he won in a drawing we conducted for folks who signed u

Your Election Day Soundtrack

11/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
I've given you several links in the last few days to music meant to encourage you to vote. Today, I thought I'd save you a little clicking and round it all up in one post (with a few extras) to make i

Umphrey's McGee Has a Bright Idea For Their New Album

11/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
When Umphrey's McGee releases its new album Mantis on January 20, they'll also be delivering bonus prizes to all their eager fans. The album will be available both physically and digitally, of

Jerry Douglas Stream on NPR

11/4/2008 12:00:00 AM
Jerry Douglas has long been praised for his impressive dexterity on the Dobro. No doubt, he is one of the best pickers the instrument has ever seen. So I was pleased when I opened up the Raul Malo's last two records saw him covering some of the best songwriters around: Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson. This time, though, Malo is

Happy Halloween From Bruce Springsteen

10/31/2008 12:00:00 AM
To celebrate Halloween, Bruce Springsteen is offering a free MP3 download and a special video on his website for the as-yet-unheard "A Night With the Jersey Devil." The song starts and ends with a wer

Allman Brothers, Del McCoury Band, Gov't Mule to Headline Christmas Jam

10/31/2008 12:00:00 AM
The lineups for holiday shows keep rolling in. The latest comes from the 20th annual Warren Haynes Presents: The Christmas Jam which, for the firs

Dailey and Vincent on "Edge of Country" Tonight

10/31/2008 12:00:00 AM
Before you head out to those Halloween parties tonight, tune into GAC's "Edge of Country" to catch seven-time IBMA Award winning duo Dailey and V

New BeauSoleil CD Due in January

10/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
If the list of new releases due in January are any indication, we can look forward to a bright new beautiful year in 2009. Adding to the amalgam of artists with a new album scheduled for the new year

Lucinda Williams Follows 'Little Honey' With 'Lu in '08' EP

10/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
It's only been a couple weeks since Lucinda Williams released her critically acclaimed new record, Little Honey. Yest

Musicians Hall of Fame Welcomes Inductee Class of 2008

10/30/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Musicians' Hall of Fame in Nashville welcomed a new class of inductees on Tuesday, in a ceremony that included special appearances by Keith Richards, Lee Ann Womack, George Jones, Ronnie Milsap, K

2009 MerleFest Lineup Announced, Tickets Available Nov. 11

10/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
In an hourlong radio special aired yesterday on WNCW radio in North Carolina, the folks who present MerleFest announced their lineup for 200

Exclusive Dylan Show in NYC, Tickets On Sale Tomorrow

10/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Fresh off the release of the eighth disc in his bootleg series, Bob Dylan will be giving a special performance in New York City, exclusive

Free Download From James McMurtry

10/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
With six days left before our country chooses a new president, you're probably either completely sick of the whole thing, or brimming with unquenchable anticipation. For those who fall under the latte

Bruce Robison's Greatest Hits, Re-Imagined

10/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Let's face it. To the general public, Bruce Robison's name is unfortunately not as famous as his songs. Despite his eight albums, most know h

Playing With MTVMusic.com

10/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Someone just sent me a link to MTV's new site, recently launched, called MTVMusic.com. Not only was I surprised MTV had even remembered the whole

Chris Knight Talks to AmericanaRoots.com

10/28/2008 12:00:00 AM
Our friends over at AmericanaRoots.com have posted a great Q&A with

Around the Web in Roots Music

10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
You knew it was coming - the time of year when everyone starts talking about the holiday season. And so it is with great mid-autumn spirit that we kick off this week's blogroll with a little eye on th

Celebrate New Years With Del McCoury Band

10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
Del McCoury Band is selling tickets now for their New Years Eve celebration at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. Joining them for th

Darius Rucker on the Tonight Show Tonight

10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
Darius Rucker will be performing his hit "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" on The Tonight Show tonight. It's the first song from his hit album, Learn to Live, which debuted at No. 1 o

Langhorne Slim Kicks Off European Tour

10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
Tonight, Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim kicks off a month-long run through Europe. The tour kicks off in Zurich, Switzer

Hiatt, Berg among Nashville Songwriters Hall inductees

10/27/2008 12:00:00 AM
"We come at this from all directions, that's for sure!" Matraca Berg remarked, referring to herself, Punch Brothers fans will be delighted with a lengthy entry on

Wintergrass Tickets Are Now on Sale

10/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
Wintergrass is one of the largest mid-winter music festivals in the country and, considering the lineup, 2009 will ensure another great year. Included on the bill are the Steeldrivers, Darrell Scott,

New Video From Backyard Tire Fire

10/24/2008 12:00:00 AM
YouTube is a blessed thing when it comes to music videos. Of course, not every band's self-produced attempts are video gold, but that's always been the case, even in the heyday of MTV - when they play

Magnolia Festival Kicks Off Today in North Florida

10/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
The annual Magnolia Festival kicks off today at the Spirit of Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, Fla., with a lineup that includes

"Masters of War," with Gov't Mule, Ray LaMontagne, Others

10/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
During the last presidential election, Gov't Mule gathered Warren Haynes, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Ottewell and Jerry Joseph together for a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado to benefit

Tom Russell Readies for 'Anthology' and Tour

10/23/2008 12:00:00 AM
Singer-songwriter Tom Russell has a 2-disc anthology due out next Tuesday, Oct. 28, on Shout Factory Records. The 37-song collection, entitled Veterans Day, pulls from 19 of his albums and incl

New Disc Due from Bluegrass Legend Bobby Osborne

10/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
Rounder Records today announced that bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne will be releasing a new album early next year. Continuing his more-than 5

Traditional Music Resurging in Northern Ireland

10/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
There's a great article in the New York Times about a resurgence of traditional Irish folk music around

MerleFest Almost Ready to Announce 2009 Lineup

10/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
If you live in North Carolina, you might want to tune into WNCW next Tuesday, Oct. 28, when they'll be airing an hour-long special to announce the 200

Welcome to the new NoDepression.com – help us celebrate!

10/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
It may not seem like it's been too long since we went out of print. But, it's been four months since issue # 75 hit stands, and we've been hard at work making sure the new NoDepression.com is as thoro

Infamous Stringdusters in the Blue Room

10/21/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bluegrass supergroup the Infamous Stringdusters gave a performance recently in the blog

More Musicians Jumping on the Election Bandwagon

10/21/2008 12:00:00 AM
William Elliott Whitmor

Around the Web in Roots Music

10/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
Welcome to the second installment of our weekly blogroll. It's been an eventful week in the world of roots music, so let's not waste any time getting down to business. Here's what our peers have re

Red House Records Year-End Concerts Celebrate 25 Years

10/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
As we slowly near the end of 2008, Red House Records has two more events scheduled to commemorate their 25th year. It's a remarka

Rosanne Cash Nominates Herself for VP

10/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
We're barely two weeks away from election day (could we maybe speed up time a little bit?) and the whole thing is getting both more intense and absurd by the minute. It's been a good year for anyone i

Lucinda Williams Live Online

10/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Next Thursday, Oct. 23, Lucinda Williams will be performing at the First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minn. Fans around the world, who may not be able to jet-set into the Midwest to catch the show, can tune

Blue Highway Takes It on the 'Blue Road'

10/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
On Oct. 28, Canadian bluegrass group Blue Highway will release a 20-song beefed-up DVD/CD collection that's worth marking your calendar for

Levi Stubbs, Lead Singer of the Four Tops, Dead at 72

10/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
Soul singer Levi Stubbs, who headed one of Motown's most defining groups, the Four Tops, died Friday, Oct. 17, at the age of

Karen Dalton's 'In My Own Time' Limited Edition on Vinyl

10/16/2008 12:00:00 AM
Karen Dalton was one of the most influential folk artists of the mid-20th Century folk revival. Her influence has been felt by innovators from Bob Dylan to Devendra Banhart, among countless others. Ho

Hot Club of Cowtown Back Together After Two-Year Hiatus

10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
After a decade of touring that took them from an ad in the Village Voice to such far-flung locales as Azerbaijan, stints opening for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, and releasing seven albums on H

Marty Stuart Gets His Own Exhibit at the Rock Hall

10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
Marty Stuart's career kicked off when he was just nine years old, and has seen him playing with such legendary artists as Lester Flatt and John

'Johnny Cash's America' on Biography Channel Oct. 23

10/15/2008 12:00:00 AM
One week from tomorrow, the Biography Channel will air a documentary about the life and work of Johnny Cash, appropriately titled Johnny Cash's America. The film not only spotlight's Cash's lif

Lucinda Williams 'Little Honey' Now in Stores

10/14/2008 12:00:00 AM
After a great amount of anticipation, the latest album from Lucinda Williams, Little Honey, is now available in stores and online on Lost Highway Records. The disc, which is her tenth release s

Around the Web in Roots Music

10/13/2008 12:00:00 AM
Sure, the web isn't entirely awash with sites devoted solely to roots music, but that's not to say we're alone in what we do. So, in the spirit of community, here's the start of a weekly shout

Miles of Music Hits Pause

10/10/2008 12:00:00 AM
Miles of Music—a long-standing online retailer of alt-country, Americana, and roots music that has long advertised in No Depression—has announced that they're terminating business..

Download Todd Snider's 'Peace Queer' for Free

10/9/2008 12:00:00 AM
When Todd Snider celebrates his birthday this Saturday, Oct. 11, he'll honor the date by releasing his new album Peace Queer as a

Musicians Hall of Fame Welcomes Class of 2008

10/8/2008 12:00:00 AM
The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville will welcome Booker T. and the MGs, The Memphis Horns, The Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, The Crickets, Al Kooper, and Billy Sherrill into its ranks on

Neil Young 'Archives' Postponed Again

10/7/2008 12:00:00 AM
Neil Young's Archives, originally set for a 2007 release, then pushed back to this fall, has been delayed once again due to produ

'Dark' Discs From Cat Power, Vic Chesnutt with Elf Power

10/6/2008 12:00:00 AM
Following an emerging trend of curious collaborations, singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt and distortion-heavy psych-rock band passed

Come Follow Us on Twitter

10/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
In addition to our robust new website, we've also taken the plunge and created a Twitter account. If you're unfamiliar, Twitter is a tool that allows you to receive a text message on your phone or ins

Pick a Band for the CBGB Festival

10/2/2008 12:00:00 AM
While summer is the liveliest time for festivals, there are a handful of shindigs that keep the music going all year long. In the Midwest, November will see the one-day Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Fes

Joan Baez, Peter Gabriel on Amnesty Tour

10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
In 1972, folksinger and longtime human rights activist Joan Baez dedicated much of the year to establishing an Amnesty International chapter in San Francisco. Now, more three and a half decades later,

Austin City Limits 34th Season Schedule

10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Now that the Austin City Limits Festival has tied up another great year, they’re ready to embark on another season, presenting some of America’s best live music on television. The season’s inaugural s

Jolie Holland announces tour

10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Gearing up for an industrious autumn, singer-songwriter Jolie Holland has announced a month-long fall tour that will kick off October 12 at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, Calif., and wrap Novemb

NPR streams Dylan

10/1/2008 12:00:00 AM
Bob Dylan's 52nd release on Columbia Records, Tell Tale Signs, will be in stores and available for purchase online October 7. But eager fans can get an early start on listening to the disc when

Cold Beer & Hot Tamales

12/3/2006 12:00:00 AM
The McKay Brothers, Hollis and Noel, hail from Bandera, Texas, so it’s no surprise that they display an affinity for tall tales of longnecks and roughnecks similar to fellow Banderans Robert Earl Keen

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