PREMIERE: Andrew Adkins — “South Bound”

Andrew Adkins has firmly established his bona fides. You probably know him from the Appalachian stompgrass band The Wild Rumpus. They blazed trails across the US, including notable stops at  Merlefest, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and the Americana Music Association.…

Adobe & Teardrops: Episode 52

Destination weddings? Meh. Destination bachelor(ette) parties? Why? But on a more serious note, we discuss both Ryan Adams and Lydia Loveless towards the end of the episode. (We’ll tell you when if it’s difficult for you to listen to.) Trauma…

HEY! LISTEN: Kimberly Townsend — “Steps”

NYC based singer/songwriter Kimberly Townsend’s the real deal. Drawing influences from Brandi Carlile, Trevor Hall, and Sara Bareilles (though I definitely hear some Ani in there,) Townsend uses her entire body as an instrument, giving a sense of complexity and…

Adobe & Teardrops: Episode 51

Animals are people, too. Get your tickets for Matt Woods here! Charles Wesley Godwin – “Pour It On” (Seneca) Hayes Carll – Times Like These (Times Like These/Be There 7”) Elise Davis — “33” (Cactus) Jared & The Mill –…