An extensive sampling of what Tom Waits calls in the liner notes the "oral tabloids of the day."
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Music Review: Levon Helm Dirt Farmer
...it's not a good album for a guy coming back from throat cancer; it's a good album period.
Read More »Music Review: Putumayo Presents Americana
This fine compilation from Putumayo provides the listener with a little taste of everything that is defined as Americana music.
Read More »Concert Review: Coachella – Day One – 4/27/07
A great place to see bands you love and to discover new ones.
Read More »Music Review: The Infamous Stringdusters – Fork In The Road
A great debut from this Nashville bluegrass sextet.
Read More »Music Review: The Stanley Brothers – The Definitive Collection (1947-1966)
This is the best place to start and end for most, as this set covers the entire career from these cornerstones of that ol’ time bluegrass sound.
Read More »Music Review: Various Artists – Ricky Jay Plays Poker : Deluxe Edition
Ricky Jay presents an outstanding set of poker tunes.
Read More »Music Review: Tony Trischka – Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
You won't find a more accurate album title as their pickin' leaves me grinnin'...
Read More »Concert Review: String Cheese Incident – Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, NV – 10/29/06
A review of the audio of what may very well be SCI's last Halloween show.
Read More »Music Review: The Very Best of Jerry Garcia
maybe not the very best, but it comes pretty damn close.
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