By Travis Tackett
August 6, 2009
Sarah Siskind’s busy summer/fall tour schedule includes a string of dates in Colorado and New Mexico, joined by husband Travis Book on bass and backing vocals, who will also perform some of his originals.
Sarah Siskind is seen as one of Nashville’s most eclectic songwriters with songs covered by…
By Travis Tackett
August 6, 2009
The University of Minnesota Press has announced the release of a new book of essays titled Highway 61 Revisited: Bob Dylan’s Road from Minnesota to the World. Colleen J. Sheehy and Thomas Swiss are the editors of this book that examines Bob Dylan and the world-wide reach and influence of his music.
The book includes 23 black and white photos and runs 312 pages and is available in cloth or paperback binding. Copies may be orded through the University of Minnesota Press web site….
By Travis Tackett
August 6, 2009
Nashville, Tenn. — Rob Ickes will celebrate the release of “Road Song,” the first release on Ickes new label ResoRevolution, on August 12th at the famed Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn. The show begins at 9:00 pm (doors at 7:00) and cover charge is $12. Joining Ickes will be pianist Michael Alvey and vocalist Robinella.
By Travis Tackett
August 6, 2009
Rural Rhythm Records has released the single, “Sisters” by the award-winning bluegrass band, Gold Heart. The song is from the band’s upcoming August 25, 2009 album release, “My Sisters and Me,” produced by Justin Carbone.
Gold Heart has been chosen by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) as an official 2009 IBMA Showcase Artist…
By Dan Tackett
August 6, 2009
A video of multi-Grammy-award-winning composer and violinist Mark O’Connor is currently running on Time.com. The video has some insightful thoughts on the history of the violin in America and string education, as well as a performance of O’Connor’s works.
It can be viewed at Time.com….