“I’m pretty sure I’m the most frustrated drummer that ever lived,” Sarah Peacock quips to The Boot. The singer-songwriter troubadour has plenty of experience under her belt, though: She’s logged 1.2 million miles and 2,800 shows over 14 years, doing it all courtesy of anonymous donations from generous fans who have helped buy Peacock out of stringent record deals, purchase buses and fund tours when all hope seemed loss. READ MORE…
Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of Caitlin Anne Webster’s “Wait (on Love),” which was recorded and engineered by Jason Soda of Palomino Sound, and produced by Dave “Mustang” Lane. “Wait (on Love)” is Caitlin Anne Webster on rhythm guitar and lead vocals; Iain Weigert on lead guitar and backing vocals; Travis Popichak on drums; Jada Wagensomer on bass; with Amber Bradberry and Laura Marion on backing vocals.
Here’s an epic gospel-hued song from Nashville’s Michelle Brooke. She has a huge and soulful voice and this is is a huge and soulful song. It’s her new single and available now.
With their critically acclaimed 2017 release, Shanti’s Shadow, Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers revealed an intimate inner journey through meditation and musical exploration. Neither One of Us Is Wrong takes up where Shanti’s Shadow left off, soaring from personal introspection to a third eye colored reflection on our larger culture and the deepening polarity of the time we live in. With this release, Hunt adds an ambitious layer to her expression by expanding creatively into the realm of visual art, releasing a music video for each song on the album.
Durham, NC (by way of Michigan) flatpicking guitarist and songwriter Alan Barnosky expertly crafts Americana songs that detail the life of a modern troubadour. His critically acclaimed debut Old Freight, which was noted as being “a fantastic album, full of clever guitar work, excellent vocal performances, and punchy arrangements“ put him on the map as an artist to watch. Since its release he’s been a festival and showcase regular, appearing at the 2018 IBMA Songwriter Showcase, receiving an honorable mention at the Telluride Troubadour Contest, showcasing at the Southeast Regional Folk Alliance conference, and opening for genre mainstays The Steel Wheels, Robbie Fulks, and Charley Crockett. In addition to his work as a solo artist, he has performed with bands at the IBMA World of Bluegrass, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, and Bristol Rhythm and Roots.
Folks in the queer community are already familiar with the concept of a root: Those people or moments who, in retrospect, led you to understand your own identity. In the new video for Michelle Brooke’s smoking single “Storm,” all of Brooke’s roots are on display: her love of ‘90s country music, her untouchable vocals and her honest, queer storytelling. READ MORE…