folk blues

Chris Smither Knows It’s ‘All About the Bones’

Chris Smither Knows It’s ‘All About the Bones’

Folkie Chris Smither always knew that nothing would last forever, but the passage of time showed him the importance of appreciating the good things in life.

North Mississippi Allstars Sail Onward for Peace & Harmony in San Francisco

North Mississippi Allstars Sail Onward for Peace & Harmony in San Francisco

North Mississippi Allstars have been on a roll with their past three albums, blending vintage blues, modern psychedelia, and socially conscious vibes with dance party jams.

Buffalo Nichols Impresses Mightily with His Folk Blues on “How to Love”

Buffalo Nichols Impresses Mightily with His Folk Blues on “How to Love”

Plucking chords with steel-tipped determination, Buffalo Nichols brandishes his songs with the worn sentimentality that has had many scarred souls in lonely bars crying into their beers.

The Devil Makes Three Add a Drummer But Keep Their Bite

The Devil Makes Three Add a Drummer But Keep Their Bite

Already one of the most exciting Americana bands in the business, the Devil Makes Three adds a drummer to Chains Are Broken to provide just that extra little pop.