Singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Carl "Buffalo" Nichols loves and treasures the blues, but he acknowledges that his vision of what the music can and should do differs greatly from that of many performers he's met in the field. Indeed, Nichols, whose brilliant new LP, The Fatalist – his second for Fat Possum, which dropped September 15…
AmericanaFest is HERE! The annual festival, business conference and roots-music extravaganza will once again take over Nashville beginning today, September 19, through Saturday, September 23. While of course we're most looking forward to our event presented with Queerfest, the Good Ol' Queer Country Jamboree, on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the entire week…
Artist: Ariel Posen Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Latest Album: Reasons Why Personal Nicknames (or rejected band names): AP or Guitariel Which artist has influenced you the most – and how? I think I'd have to say the Beatles. It was what I was brought up on and, even though I don't like to compare things…
Hello Folks! My name is Chris Pierce. I’m a musician, songwriter and storyteller. My new album, Let All Who Will, was created to offer a message of resilience and empowerment – and to remind those who have been pressed to never give up the good fight for justice and equality. The songs are there for…
Since 2017, Bourbon & Beyond has become one of the BGS Team’s favorite annual events. The music, spirits and food festival held at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky, always boasts a roots-forward lineup – on and off the BGS Stage. In anticipation of Bourbon & Beyond kicking off Thursday, September 14, and running…