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BY MACK HOOLIGAN Brian Henneman and his band of alt-country veterans the Bottle Rockets aren’t “old,” but they’ve been around long enough to see the futuristic prognostications of their youth fail to come to pass, or do so in unexpected ways. As the Read More

By Jane Roser Atlanta’s favorite “Too Rock for Country, Too Country for Rock” sons Blackberry Smoke are seasoned pros at creating electrifying albums quite unintentionally.  Their 2016 hit Like An Arrow was the result of band practice meet-ups and that record Read More

By Andi Bricklin (Photo by Michael Wilson) Not many bands can make their name on sheer musicianship these days, but the Steep Canyon Rangers lead the pack in doing just that. With the release of their 10th studio album, Out in the Open, the band take us from their hometown of Read More

By Jane Roser Chris Stapleton has had a good year and it’s well-deserved considering he’s one of the most talented, prolific singer-songwriters hailing from Kentucky since Loretta Lynn (and coincidentally both are children of coal miners). Recently nominated for three Read More

by Brittney Corridean It’s a somewhat murky day in Milwaukee and there are people dressed in Spider-Man costumes, Hello Kitty and other children characters. Nikki Lane describes the parade going on in the streets as she makes her way through town. She is currently traveling Read More

“And the taste of salt on *Wildwood’s shore… Everytime I hear that song, I go back.” [I Go Back – Kenny Chesney] When you think of Kenny Chesney, you think of the beach. You can feel the glow of the sun kissing your face, hear the thundering sound of waves crashing in your ears, Read More