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Johnny Depp and Hozier featured on star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album 20th Century Paddy

A starry tribute album honouring the musical legacy of Irish legend Shane MacGowan has been announced.

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“He was opening for Bobby Darin and the audience were going, ‘We want Duane! We want Duane!’ Poor Bobby was backstage, almost in tears. From there on, Duane finished the show”: Albert Lee, Joe Bonamassa and Vince Gill on the life and legacy of Duane Eddy

He was the most successful instrumentalist of the rock age. We went along to last month’s all-star Nashville tribute show to learn first-hand about the Titan of Twang – from those who were inspired by him and those who were there

Guitar World

The Waterboys’ Mike Scott on his new Dennis Hopper album: ‘He wasn’t just a guy who took lots of drugs and did weird things’

INTERVIEW: The Scottish singer-songwriter has long found inspiration in other musicians, including the curmudgeonly Van Morrison who had one snarky song dedicated to him back in 2020. Scott speaks with Jim Farber about the wild life and times of his latest subject Dennis Hopper

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'Andor' Season 2 trailer is packed full of explosive action and 'Star Wars: Rogue One' cameos (video)

The critically acclaimed Disney+ Star Wars series Andor is returning with a bang in April, and its long-awaited first trailer is just what we needed.

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“The arc of his life was the story of our times.” Bruce Springsteen, Fiona Apple and Steve Earle to appear on concept album about the life of Hollywood legend and counter-culture icon Dennis Hopper

Life, Death and Dennis Hopper by The Waterboys is due in April, with a star-studded cast

Louder

Americana is where country, blues, folk and bluegrass collide – and players like Steve Earle, Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams are masters of the craft

Expand your fingerpicking skills and master the techniques used by Americana greats in this in-depth lesson

Guitar World

FitzGerald’s primed for 40th American Music Festival

This year’s headliners include Lucinda Williams and Steve Earle.

Chicago Sun-Times

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‘I had to move my tent for Janis Joplin’s helicopter!’ Glastonbury stars on their most surprising festival moments

Debbie Harry, Alison Goldfrapp, Candi Staton, Billy Bragg and others look back at festival experiences they’ll never forget – including getting stuck in the mud and yearning to take off their clothes

The Guardian - UK

Lucinda Williams: ‘I hated the way major labels made my music sound’

The maverick singer-songwriter answers your questions – from how she coaxed Bruce Springsteen on to her record to how she’s coping since her stroke

The Guardian - UK

Jon Stewart hosts American Music Honors

Steven Van Zandt, Sam Moore, Darlene Love and Steve Earle were honored at the star-studded event in New Jersey

Salon

Will I go? Who do I want to see? Decision-time for attending Bluesfest 2023

I admit it, this is just a tease. With more acts yet to be announced, it's still time to get serious about making a decision to attend or not attend Bluesfest 2023.

Newcastle Herald

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: 12 awesome acts to catch at 2022 festival

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Expect to see even more smiles than usual when the beloved Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its long awaited return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco Sept. 30-Oct. 2.

Tribune News Service

Bluesfest adds fresh blood in first line-up announce for 2023

Old favourites and new sounds are on the line-up in 2023, for the expected first real return to the international class fans have come to expect at Bluesfest. Among the 41 acts announced today are Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, Beth Hart, Jackson Browne, Jason Isbell, Steve Earle, Robert Glasper, Elvis…

Newcastle Herald

Brandi Carlile is Americana's latest transcendent star. And she hasn't forgotten her roots

SEATTLE — Brandi Carlile and the Grammys have a good thing going. The Maple Valley roots rocker has established herself as a perennial contender, earning nominations in at least one of the marquee categories three of the last four years, and perhaps more importantly, getting a coveted performance slot on…

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