July 2021

As 2019 drew to a close, legendary word-making troubadour Rodney Crowell was working on a new batch of songs. Back then, there was already a heavy feeling in the air - between worsening economic, political and environmental…

Abeni Merriweather, originally from El Paso, became the youngest composer of the major music publishing house Carl Fischer Music Company.“Anyone who makes music obviously knows who Carl Fisher is. … He's been one of the most respected…

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Album updatesSign up for myFT Daily Digest to be the first to know about album news. Emma-Jean Thackray is the missing link between Yorkshire brass bands and spiritual jazz. As a teenager, she was the principal cornet…

The world's most awarded single malt whiskey, Glenfiddich, recently introduced the latest addition to its robust whiskey collection, the 'Great Crown' in Nigeria. The Grande Couronne is part of the revolutionary Grande series from…

Before reaching his resting place on the grounds of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the larger-than-life D. Michael…

On July 20, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan appeared on In The Trenches With Ryan Roxie, and during the interview he discussed the recent passing of Cinderella guitarist Jeff LaBar, who died at 58. LaBar's cause of death has…

Sophie Griffiths and Patrick Sherring By Paul GolderPatrick Sherring may have recently moved his Friday show from early evening to lunchtime, but there's still no shortage of great guests ready to come and chat with!--kg-card-end:>!--kg-card-begin:>…

Oakland and Larchmont are the stages for concerts by pianist Grisha Krivchenia, a native of Marietta, at 6 p.m. Thursday at Larchmont in Marietta and 3 p.m. Sunday at Oakland Estate in…

Five points: Laura FoxResidence: YorkGuilty associations: I play solo and with my duo Fox + Roy (with Whitney Roy from OldHat Stringband)Favorite spot on the coast: It's so difficult. I grew up in the Seacoast so I have 33 years of living…