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The Show On The Road – Darlingside
Darlingside’s Auyon Mukharj talks about his unexpected climb from being an unsure classical violinist as a kid to the height of the current folk music circuit.
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Featured Song Clips From Darlingside’s Latest Release “Extra Life”
Rita Hayworth
The Rabbit and The Pointed Gun
Singularity
UK Americana Awards Nominations Revealed
The Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) has announced its nominees and special award recipients for the fourth annual UK Americana Awards, taking place January 29-31 during AmericanaFest UK 2019 in London.
The following are special award recipients that will be honored during the prestigious ceremony at London’s Hackney Empire on January 31.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Graham Nash
Selected by the AMA-UK board members, their highest honor is awarded to a UK artist, duo or group in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Americana genre over the span of their career and life in music.
Trailblazer Award: Joe Boyd
Selected by the AMA-UK board members, this special award celebrates a UK artist, duo or group that has taken an exceptional path, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps in developing the Americana umbrella.
Bob Harris Emerging Artist Award: Curse of Lono
Selected by Bob Harris OBE, this special award celebrates the breakthrough artist, duo or group that has particularly impressed the legendary music broadcaster throughout the year.
Grass Roots Award: Immy Doman and Risa Tabatznik of The Green Note
Selected by the AMA-UK board members, this special award celebrates the sometimes unsung heroes of the UK Americana scene. It is presented to individuals working in the industry (in a capacity other than as artists) who have made outstanding efforts to support Americana music from the grass roots up.
Additional nominations include:
UK Album of the Year
Shorebound by Ben Glover (produced by Neilson Hubbard and Ben Glover)
All On Red by Orphan Colours (produced by Steve Llewellyn, Fred Abbott and Rupert Christie)
Bennett Wilson Poole by Bennett Wilson Poole (produced by Tony Poole)
Treetop Flyers by Treetop Flyers (produced by Reid Morrison, Sam Beer and Laurie Sherman)
International Album of the Year
May Your Kindness Remain by Courtney Marie Andrews (produced by Mark Howard and Courtney Marie Andrews)
By The Way, I Forgive You by Brandi Carlile (produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings)
Ruins by First Aid Kit (produced by Tucker Martine)
The Tree of Forgiveness by John Prine (produced by Dave Cobb)
UK Song of the Year
“Uh-Huh” by Jade Bird (written by Jade Bird)
“Chicago” by Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker (written by Josienne Clarke)
“Southern Wind” by Dean Owens (written by Dean Owens and Will Kimbrough)
“Be More Kind” by Frank Turner (written by Frank Turner)
International Song of the Year
“The Joke” by Brandi Carlile (written by Brandi Carlile, Dave Cobb, Phil Hanseroth and Tim Hanseroth)
“Hold Your Head Up High” by Darlingside (written by Auyon Mukharji, Caitlin Canty and Donald Mitchell)
“Mockingbird” by Ruston Kelly (written by Ruston Kelly)
“Rolling On” by Israel Nash (written by Israel Nash)
UK Artist of the Year
Ethan Johns
Robert Plant
Bennett Wilson Poole
The Wandering Hearts
International Artist of the Year
Mary Gauthier
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
John Prine
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
UK Instrumentalist of the Year
Martin Harley
CJ Hillman
Seth Lakeman
Gwenifer Raymond
Get Off Your Ass: It’s St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick's Day is a polarizing holiday. Either you love donning green, downing beer, and doing kegstands with a thousand of your favorite rowdy frat boys, or you, well, don't. If you fall into the second of those two camps, we feel you, so we put together a list of several great shows happening across the country tonight. From BGS presenting the Infamous Stringdusters in Nashville to Bruce Springsteen rocking Los Angeles, there's a little something for everyone here. Aren't you lucky you have us?
Nashville, TN // BGS Presents the Infamous Stringdusters // Exit/In
We've presented a number of shows on the Infamous Stringdusters' most recent tour, and it's because we love those dudes so darn much. You'll be hard-pressed to find a better live band, and lucky to see them in as intimate a setting as Exit/In.
Los Angeles, CA // Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band // Los Angeles Sports Arena
This one's a no-brainer: What better way to celebrate Irish heritage than with the quintessential American rocker? Maybe he'll wear green; maybe he won't. Who gives a damn? He's the Boss!
New York City, NY // Lucinda Williams // City Winery
Lucinda Williams' roots run Southern, but her affinity for deeply personal songwriting is something she shares with her Irish brothers and sisters in song. Look for tunes from her excellent new album, The Ghosts of Highway 20.
Denver, CO // Darlingside // Swallow Hill Music (Daniels Hall)
Darlingside are one of our favorite new acts in roots today, and their live shows do not disappoint. With a new album under their belt, they put on a dynamic show that highlights both their classically trained chops and their knack for pop-inflected harmonies.
Chicago, IL // Devil in a Woodpile // Hideout
A lot of people like to get a little devilish on St. Patrick's Day, so why not do it with Devil in a Woodpile, a Bloodshot Records band that blends blues, jazz, hillbilly, and ragtime with such ease that you might swear they sold their souls?
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Get Off Your Ass: March
From now until the end of time, we'll be asking you to Get Off Your Ass with monthly concert picks. We're taking a look at the top shows we want to see in L.A., Nashville, and New York.
Darlingside // March 2 // Hotel Cafe // Tickets
Darlingside’s dreamy, one-voice harmonies drive the engine of the group’s self-described “string rock.” Their latest, Not to Disappear, is out now.
Leon Bridges with Son Little // March 19-20 // The Wiltern // Tickets
Bridges is the hottest act around with a vintage flare and Sam Cooke-esque, swoon-worthy vocals while opener Son Little puts an urban edge on to his version of nostalgic soul.
Elephant Revival & Mandolin Orange // March 24 // The Troubadour // Tickets
The diversified music of Elephant Revival incorporates influences from Celtic music to jazz to reggae to create a rounded-out genre of folk. The duo Mandolin Orange continue to maximize their beautifully throaty harmonies and classic bluegrass-folk.
Daughter // March 25 // The Theater at Ace Hotel // Tickets
A glorious blend of folk vocals and soft electronics provide a foundation for the quiet celestial music from Daughter.
Anders Osborne (with Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds) // March 31 // The Troubadour // Tickets
Osborne strokes a rockin’ blues guitar that could feel at home in a swamp-side bar near the bayou and Sister Sparrow (and her Dirty Birds) bring sparkling funk and soul to match as a supporting act.
Elizabeth Cook (with special guests) // March Residency (March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) // The 5 Spot // Tickets
A member of the Grand Ole Opry family for over 15 years, Miss Cook showcases bright, tight country vocals with honest songwriting.
Deer Tick with Mutual Benefit // March 2 // City Winery // Tickets
Deer Tick’s party energy and riff-raff vibes mixed with an introduction by Mutual Benefit’s psychedelic, scenic sounds come together for an enveloping evening at City Winery.
Tedeschi Trucks Band // March 3-5 // Ryman Auditorium // Tickets
Hot on the tail of their latest album release, Let Me Get By, Tedeschi Trucks brings yet another perfectly aged and blended batch of soulfulness, twang, and rock.
John Prine // March 11-12 // Ryman Auditorium // Tickets
The immensely talented John Prine brings his timeless storytelling to the music cathedral of Nashville.
The Life and Songs of Kris Kristofferson feat. Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Ryan Bingham, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Emmylou Harris, Jamey Johnson, Willie Nelson, Darius Rucker, Trisha Yearwood, and more. // March 16 // Bridgestone Arena // Tickets
A killer lineup of legends paying tribute to a master songwriter in Kristofferson … all in one night.
HoneyHoney // March 2 // Knitting Factory // Tickets
Rock 'n' roll with twang coloring, vocalist Suzanne Santo brings a dark rasp layered on heavier guitar, drums, and bass that contrasts the plucking of a banjo beautifully.
Jim Campilongo with Nels Cline, Chris Morrissey, and Josh Dion // March Mondays (March 7, 14, 21, 28) // Rockwood Stage 2 // Free
Campilongo’s tunes are a melt-worthy layer cake of bending blues guitar, jazz improvisation, and country swing.
Judah and the Lion // March 31 // Gramercy Theatre // Tickets
If you’re missing the early sound of Mumford and Sons, Judah and the Lion homes in on the energy of nu-folk pushed by rolling banjo and filled out with warm strings and harmonies.
Jake Bugg // March 21 // Bowery Ballroom // Tickets
You’d most certainly recognize this Brit’s song “Lightning Bolt,” but take a listen to his new single, “On My One,” and feel the depth of '60s/'70s folk and blues echoing throughout.
Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn // March 1 // 92nd Street Y // Tickets
With another Grammy to add to their collection — for Best Folk Album 2016 — the husband/wife duo combines an epic musicianship of the banjo with an innovative and diverse playfulness that makes each performance from them truly magical. GO and see the sparks fly.
3×3: Darlingside on the Chicago Bulls, ’90s Gospel, and a Curious Pre-Occupation with Ryan Gosling
Artist: Dave Senft (of Darlingside)
Hometown: originally Bedford, NY — now Cambridge, MA
Latest Album: Birds Say
Personal Nicknames: Dav, Davis, Yavish, Yavilsbee, the Impressionist, Gwyneth, Gwen
Rejected Band Names: We had a huge shared Google spreadsheet of proposed band name ideas that I just opened apparently for the first time since June, 2009. It seems we were most strongly considering the Hemoglobes, Milk for Spain, and the Chicago Bulls.
Who is the most surprising artist in current rotation on your iTunes/Spotify?
I grew up listening to a lot of a cappella music, some of which was Christian gospel music. I'm not religious at all, but there are a number of those gospel songs that are still in my rotation. Two gospel groups from the late '90s, Rescue and Acappella, were a critical part of what first turned me on to singing and group vocal arranging. I love re-activating that part of my brain that was mesmerized by the vocals as a 14-year-old.
Who would play you in the Lifetime movie of your life?
You know, now that Ryan Gosling's been dyeing his hair darker — and maybe even if he weren't — I just think it would be really smart to cast him in something like this and kind of defy people's expectations. He'd make it work. Martin Wallström (from Mr. Robot) could play Don even though he has a slight Swedish accent, and Robert Sheehan (from Misfits) could play Harris even though he's Irish. And Halle Berry could play Auyon, no problem. If we can get Ryan on board, I think this is going to be huge.
If the After-Life exists, what song will be playing when you arrive?
"B-13" by Jump, Little Children
What's brand of toothpaste do you use?
Jäsōn Healthy Mouth
What's your beverage of choice?
Seltzer
What's your favorite TV show?
Right now, The Leftovers
Star Wars or Star Trek?
Star Wars? Well, yeah, Harrison Ford. So, Star Wars.
Taylor Swift or Ryan Adams?
Can I maybe just say Ryan Gosling again? He's sort of halfway between and, otherwise, I like them both too much to choose.
Coffee or tea?
Coffee!
LISTEN: Darlingside, ‘Go Back’
Artist: Darlingside
Hometown: Cambridge, MA
Song: “Go Back”
Album: Birds Say
Release Date: September 18
Label: Thirty Tigers
In Their Words: "As a band, we talk a lot about three things: Mexican food, movies, and time travel. 'Go Back' — which was inspired by the 1985 blockbuster Back to the Future — concerns the latter two. The song deals with how tapping into an earlier version of oneself can sometimes be the quickest way through a rut in the present day. The vocal arrangement is as maximalist as we get, with all four of us singing in unison or harmony for the majority of the song. In the second installation of the BttF trilogy, Marty McFly travels forward in time to October 2015. We like to think of this as a welcome anthem." — Auyon Mukharji
Listening Instructions: Get in a car, find an open road, and stick your head out the window … maybe let someone else drive, though.
Photo credit: Livingston Jones