Interview with Earl Thomas, whose songs have been recorded by legendary artists such as Etta James, Solomon Burke, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.

According to Jackson in a recent phone interview this release “is very story-oriented” being “an archival piece about the culture and the story, as we know the blues.” The idea is that “the musician, accompanist should always follow the storyteller.”

Eagles staples such as “Best Of My Love,” “Heartache Tonight,” “New Kid In Town,” “Victim Of Love,” and “How Long” were co-written or written by Souther.

The conference’s theme in 2024 is Illuminate, inspired by the Northern Lights. Artists Include Lady A, Ron Sexsmith, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Tania Elizabeth, Mama’s Broke, Kaïa Kater, Jorane, Basiat Bulat, Wesli, and more!

Jostein Forsberg, a musician and former steel worker born and raised in Notodden, has served as the festival’s director since 1990. In his conversation with American Blues Scene, Jostein explains how the festival became a mainstay of the local economy after the industrial jobs vanished.

Emmylou has excelled as both a songwriter and an interpreter of songs. She has sold more than 15 million records, won 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards. She is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, as well as the Academy of American Arts and Science. 

There’s no question Jerry Phillips has his daddy’s genes. “Do something different or don’t do anything at all.” Debut solo record out now via Omnivore Recordings!

‘Everything Beautiful,’ out September 27 through Kelley Mickwee/ Kelley Mickwee Music!

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release ‘The 1974 Live Recordings’ on Friday, September 20, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s return to touring that year. Featuring all professionally recorded shows from the artist’s 1974 performances backed by The Band, the collection will be available as a deluxe box set across 27 CDs.

“I just feel that music and song can be so much more than entertainment, and maybe that’s really what it’s supposed to be about.”

Mary Gauthier is a very unique contemporary artist whose music has proven what she says in her performances, her recordings, and placements of her music in the soundtracks of TV shows like ‘Yellowstone’ on Paramount Plus, ABC’s ‘Nashville’, Masterpiece Theatre’s ‘Case Histories,’ Showtime’s ‘Banshee,’ and HBO’s ‘Injustice.’