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Podcast: SFBA Americana on KALW, June 16, 2018
This podcast features (mainly) new releases from SF Bay Area honky-tonk, insurgent country, bluegrass and Americana bands including Laura Benitez and the Heartache, Joe Goldmark, Nashville Honeymoon, Mitch Polzak and the Royal Deuces, The Carolyn
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“Western Swing Out” Memorial Day Weekend
The Western Swing Out event took place in Tehachapi, CA over the Memorial Day weekend and here is Hicks with Sticks’ video report. And here is a photo album. Mouse over to see band
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Is Johnny Cash Overrated?
“Folsom Prison Blues” is to country what “Freebird” is to rock and “Mustang Sally” is to blues. Whenever I hear that song’s famous eight opening notes, I know it’s time to go for a walk.
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Western Swing Out Memorial Day Weekend
Fans of country can look forward to the Western Swing Out Weekender this Memorial Day weekend in Tehachapi, 40 miles southeast of Bakersfield. It runs from May 25th–28th with a top-notch selection of bands
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