Back when the term "Americana" just meant pioneer-era antiques, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was bringing American folk music into the pop-music mainstream. To celebrate half a century of making music, the group is releasing a live album of 18 favorite tunes recorded at Nashville's famous Ryman Auditorium, many featuring guest artists from the pantheon of folk, Americana, and country music.
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Music DVD Review: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – ‘Circlin’ Back: Celebrating 50 Years Live’
Fans of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will have lots of fun with 'Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years Live'.
Read More »Concert Review: Americanarama Festival of Music at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, August 3, 2013
Generations of blues, rock, folk and alt-country musicians came together for a memorable evening that celebrated the legends of the past while showcasing the current talent.
Read More »Music DVD+CD Review: Various Artists – “Woody Guthrie at 100! Live at the Kennedy Center”
"Woody Guthrie at 100!: Live at the Kennedy Center" is a spectacular tribute to an American visionary whose messages remain strong and necessary.
Read More »Music Review: The Velvet Underground – The Velvet Underground and Nico [Super Deluxe Edition]
Far more imaginative and creatively challenging than most of what's being released today - like all good art, it will make you feel something.
Read More »Music Review: The Decemberists – We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 04.11–08.11)
Portland folk rockers live in concert performances.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – The Best of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum Live
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame presents the music and nothing but the music on CD.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Note Of Hope: A Celebration Of Woody Guthrie
A chance to appreciate the breadth of subject material that captured Woody Guthrie's attention.
Read More »Concert Review: Jackson Browne – Kingston, Ontario, April 8, 2011
A remarkable artist's performance marred by a facility's inability to control crowds.
Read More »DVD Review: Jackson Browne – Going Home
A valuable addition to any serious music fan's collection.
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