Alabama Shakes, Gillian Welch, Bonnie Raitt Honored at Americana Music Awards

Alabama Shakes, Gillian Welch, Bonnie Raitt Honored at Americana Music Awards

Welch named Artist of the Year.   read more

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10 Amazing Female Guitarists

10 Amazing Female Guitarists

There are few things in music more under-appreciated than the female guitarist. But there are plenty of women out there who have the chops to put most axe-wielding dudes to shame. Here are 10 amazing guitar players who just happen to be women.  read more

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13 Exceptionally Green Bands

13 Exceptionally Green Bands

With news of climate change constantly pervading all kinds of media outlets, many musicians have taken notice and taken action, from donating to environmental charities to changing the way they record and tour. To celebrate Earth Day, we’re highlighting 13 exceptionally green musicians.  read more

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Listening To My Life: Being Bonnie

Listening To My Life: Being Bonnie

I’ve never given much thought or attention to the fact that I’m named after Bonnie Raitt. I’ve never felt compelled to search for any deeper meaning to my name because it’s always felt right.  read more

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Bonnie Raitt: Slipstream

Bonnie Raitt: <i>Slipstream</i>

It’s been seven years since Bonnie Raitt released Souls Alike, and a lot of life has happened. Losing her parents, brother and a best friend has left the veteran blues/soul rocker with plenty to think about—and that pensiveness colors Slipstream with knowing acceptance, nuanced takes on loss and a grace that finds splendor in the raw places. On the hushed, gut-string “What I Had To Do,” there are amends being made, regret expressed. Her voice a muted ember, she owns her part of it, including the haunted recognition of knowing what’s gone. Seeking tempers Joe Henry’s lovely “God Only...  read more

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Watch Bonnie Raitt’s New Video for “Right Down the Line”

Watch Bonnie Raitt’s New Video for “Right Down the Line”

Bonnie Raitt’s 19th studio album _Slipstream_ drops tomorrow on her brand new label, Redwing Records. While we premiered her song, “Ain’t Gonna Let You Go” last month, the blues guitarist has just released her first music video in 14 years for her cover of Gerry Rafferty's "Right Down the Line."   read more

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Song Premiere: Bonnie Raitt - "Ain't Gonna Let You Go"

Song Premiere: Bonnie Raitt - "Ain't Gonna Let You Go"

Nineteen albums into her storied career, Bonnie Raitt is still an inspiration to all blues guitarists and songwriters. Coinciding with the launch of her new record label, Redwing Records, Raitt will release Slipstream, her first studio album in seven years, on April 10.  read more

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Bonnie Raitt to Release Album in April

Bonnie Raitt to Release Album in April

Veteran guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt is slated to release a new album in April, Rolling Stone reported. The album is titled _Slipstream_, which is her first studio album in seven years. The songwriter will also tour behind the album.   read more

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Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Announces 2009 Lineup

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Announces 2009 Lineup

As anyone who has ever watched MTV's My Super Sweet Sixteen can attest, managing to stay alive for 16 years is a pretty big deal. But the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in Colorado is celebrating the milestone far more maturely than anyone on the show ever has. Oh, there will certainly be a party, but instead of lots of bling and whining, there will be plenty of ice-cold beer and down-to-earth blues tunes. ...  read more

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Aretha, Wilco and one billion others headline Jazz Fest 2009

Aretha, Wilco and one billion others headline Jazz Fest 2009

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, arguably the grandest of all American music fests, has just announced its staggering 2009 lineup. Let's get right to it, shall we? ...  read more

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