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J.J. Cale: Country Aversion

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This CaleThis CaleHaving a pretty nonchalant opinion of fame or renown generally won’t get you too fat in the music biz. That, however, doesn’t apply to J.J. Cale, a singer, songwriter and pretty sedate figure who has made a career of music for the better part of a half a century. He isn’t the most well known name in any genre, even if he’s written more than one tune that’s been covered by some other band or performer and subsequently made them a few dollars. That isn’t the way by which to figure success, but it is a good way to figure a personality. And Cale seems to be one genuine dude Read more

A Hillbilly Rave Up with Dave Holland

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Acoustic Rave UpAcoustic Rave UpNew Grass is an odd way by which to explain that some folks associated with the counter culture of the '60s got a hold of some traditional American tunes, smoked a bit, revved up the music and maybe covered a Chuck Berry or Rolling Stones' song. But New Grass it is. Although, at this point, the phrase has been around for just about forty years or so, making New Grass the oldest new subgenre in Americana. Read more

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