Ezra Furman is, first and foremost, a songwriter
Ezra Furman has gotten rave reviews as a striking live performer. But he thinks of himself as a wordsmith first. "If I had to claim one role, it would be...
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Shooter Jennings born into country royalty
Shooter Jennings was born into country music royalty in 1979. The son of outlaw icons Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, his godfather was Johnny Cash. The singer-songwriter grew up on...
Sugar-free Jennifer Nettles taking a solo trip
Jennifer Nettles is the headliner of the "2016 Next Women of Country" tour. Sponsored by Country Music Television, the tour gives important exposure to up-and-coming female artists. "I love any...
Rickie Lee Jones is on the move — again
Rickie Lee Jones is in mid-conversation during a phone interview from her home in New Orleans. She suddenly interrupts her own stream of thought. "Steam is coming off my piano,"...
How bluegrass prodigy Sierra Hull turned frustration into inspiration
Bluegrass mandolinist and singer-songwriter Sierra Hull was 13 when she signed with Rounder Records. Now 24, she's touring behind her third release for the label, the Bela Fleck-produced "Weighted Mind."...
Rayland Baxter isn’t interested in a sophomore slump
Four years ago Rayland Baxter was playing coffee shops. Today the singer-songwriter is touring behind a sophomore release that has garnered rave reviews. Grateful for the warm critical reception, he's...
Cooder-White-Skaggs is a legit Americana supergroup
Individually, Ricky Skaggs, Ry Cooder and Sharon White are acclaimed veterans of the roots music scene. Joining forces on tour as Cooder-White-Skaggs, they form an Americana supergroup dedicated to sincere...
Maia Sharp is just the thing to offset winter’s chill
Maia Sharp is calling from sunny California on the eve of her winter tour. "For artists who tour all year long, my January run of dates probably looks like a...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra says happy holidays with arena rock
As the reigning titan of the rock opera, Trans-Siberian Orchestra never does a concert in modest fashion. With multiple singers and musicians, flashy theatrics, laser lights and video screens, the...
Michael McDermott is still here, which is an accomplishment
Michael McDermott has survived early fame, drugs, alcohol addiction and the unpredictable winds of the music business. Through it all, his talent and humor have prevailed. "The fact that I'm...