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The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'
InterviewSep 18, 2024

Willie Watson has been a solo act for well over a decade, since leaving Old Crow Medicine Show way back in 2011. And while he’s put out records since then, in many ways his self-titled third release marks a new beginning. A lot of that comes from the fact that it’s Watson’s first solo work…

The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'
InterviewSep 17, 2024

In the catalog lore of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, it’s April 14 that’s known as “Ruination Day”— the historically resonant date marking the “Black Sunday” of the Dust Bowl, the Titanic’s sinking, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Themes of hard times and disaster have long floated throughout the duo’s music, but they found…

The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'
InterviewSep 17, 2024

Artist: Max McNown Hometown: Bend, Oregon Latest Album: Wandering Personal Nicknames (or rejected band names): Almost went by Max Winter (Winter is my middle name)! What rituals do you have, either in the studio or before a show? My pre-show rituals remain somewhat consistent from show to show. I stay hydrated throughout the day leading…

The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'
InterviewSep 12, 2024

Though she downplays notions of fame and exposure, vocalist, songwriter, and bandleader Shemekia Copeland qualifies as a genuine star. Among 21st century blues artists, she's right there with Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Cray, and Eric Gales as performers whose audience outreach and cache extend far beyond the restrictive circle of specialty radio…

The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'
InterviewSep 11, 2024

For many of us, we’re already well aware of how difficult it is to pinpoint the sonic tones and textures of Fruition. From Americana to blues, gospel to folk, the ensemble has this “kitchen sink” type of subconscious approach — one where anything goes musically, so long as it inspires and stokes the creative flame…

The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'
The Stories and the Storyteller Behind 'Stelth Ulvang and the Tigernips'