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The answer, probably no… definitely no. But I’ll be damned if that idea even crossed the mind of Portland Oregon’s own James Twyman, who will attempt to travel to Syria to play a folk concert in an effort to inspire peace among the …
Mountain Jam has released its full line up and it is a doozie. As you can see about some of HBCVibes’ favorite artists will be in attendance. Not to mention the storied festival is in one of the prettiest areas in the Northeast. …
I always feel a weird sense of misplaced pride when I see my favorite artists doing big things like playing on the big late night show stages. I feel like “the weird uncle” to quote a friend who watches their careers taking off …
If you’ve kept up with this blog over the past few months you’ll know that I am a pretty fervent follower of NPR’s Tiny Desk series. To the delight of many roots, americana, and indie music fans, NPR has offered a stripped down and …
I’m a big fan of watching how geniuses do what they’re great at, I’m an even bigger fan when that genius is James Taylor. Recently his website, which is awesome by the way the man posts videos with him offering online guitar lessons …
One of the most celebrated folk/blues singers of all time has found his newly annual celebration in the great Carnegie Hall of New York City this February. Lead Belly Fest, a tribute concert started last year in England, will bring in musicians from …
I’m starting to notice a pattern, the Monday Night open mics in New York City seem to be when all the best talent pops up. I’ve written a couple of posts in the past few months about various artists I’ve seen take the …
Folk/Americana music fans don’t need to wander far through today’s top genre artists before they find Dave Rawlings. The man has built a reputation as one of most beloved and talented pickers in the industry. Known for his dominant lead guitar soloing and …
One of my favorite parts about going to see indie folk shows is seeing the opener. They are always hungry and super talented. In the case of the recent Peter Bradley Adams show I told you guys about, the opener was a Nashville …
In honor of the special day I present… Bob Dylan reading ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas. Enjoy the masterpiece! Bob Dylan Reads “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”
