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Bob Dylan Pays Tribute To Robbie Robertson

by Music-News.com

Bob Dylan has paid tribute to his collaborator and “lifelong friend” Robbie Robertson following his death aged 80.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, rock, The Band

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Robbie Roberston of The Band Dead at 80

by Paul Cashmere

Robbie Robertson, the co-founder, songwriter and lead guitarist for the legendary band The Band, has died at age 80.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Canada, Robbie Robertson, rock, The Band, USA

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Jeff Tweedy of Wilco photo by Ros O'Gorman

There’s A Brand New Wilco Song Called ‘Evicted’

by Paul Cashmere

Wilco have revealed details of the next album ‘Cousin’ and preview the album with the song ‘Evicted’.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, Cate Le Bon, Cousin, Evicted, folk, Jeff Tweedy, rock, USA, Wilco

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Don Henley, Eagles photo by Ros O'Gorman

Eagles Announce Their Final Tour

by Paul Cashmere

When Eagles announced the Farewell I tour in 2004 the title was a pisstake on all the acts like Kiss and Cher that announce farewell tours and then keep touring. That tour title was never meant to be taken seriously. The new one ‘The Long Goodbye’ farewell tour is. Get the headstone ready. It will read ‘Eagles 1971-2025’.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, country, Don Felder, Don Henley, Eagles, Joe Walsh, rock, Timothy B. Schmit, USA

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ARIA Album Chart Report 23 June 2023

by Gavin Ryan

The third studio for local act The Teskey Brothers called “The Winding Way” becomes their second #1 in Australia this week.

Tagged as: 20s, Americana, Australia, folk, Teskey Brothers, The Winding Way

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M. Ward Has Two First Aid Kit Collaborations on New Album ‘supernatural thing’

by Paul Cashmere

M. Ward recruited Swedish duo First Aid Kit for two songs on his new album ‘supernatural thing’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, alternative, Americana, First Aid Kit, folk, M. Ward, USA

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Jesse Malin Paralysed From Waist Down After Stroke

by Paul Cashmere

New York singer songwriter Jesse Malin has been left paralysed from the waist down after suffering a stroke earlier this month.

Tagged as: 00s, Americana, Jesse Malin, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne performs at the Palais Theatre in St Kilda on Friday 1 April 2016.

Jackson Browne To Perform For A Day On The Green In Queensland

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne has added an outdoor show in Queensland for A Day On The Green in December.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, A Day On The Green, Americana, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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James McMurtry Performs Is Drag As a Big FU To Tennessee Law

by Paul Cashmere

American folk rock singer James McMurtry has donned a dress to perform in Tennessee as a protest to the States’ homophobic law.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Americana, folk, James McMurtry, rock, USA

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Don McLean Goes Out On The Top Of His Game On Final Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Don McLean is calling his 20th Australian tour his last but I think he has a few years left in him.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, country, Don McLean, folk, rock, USA

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Judy Collins Australian Tour Rescheduled To March 2024

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary singer Judy Collins has rescheduled her Australian tour for March 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Canada, folk, Judy Collins

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Jackson Browne at the Palais on Friday 1 April 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jackson Browne Australian Dates Postponed Until November and December 2023

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne’s two postponed Australian dates in Melbourne and Sydney have been rescheduled for November/December 2023.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, Australian Tour, Frontier Touring, Jackson Browne, postponed, rock, USA

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The Waifs Have A Stack of Dates Starting In June

by Paul Cashmere

The Waifs will begin a three-month Australian tour in June to mark the 20th anniversary.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, Australia, folk, The Waifs, Up All Night

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Fenn Wilson Dedicates New Album To His Late Father Australian Blues Musician Chris Wilson

by Paul Cashmere

Fenn Wilson used his time in the studio recording ‘Honey Dates Death/Ghazals’ as a healing process following the death of his father, Australian blues guitarist Chris Wilson, in 2019.

Tagged as: 20s, Americana, Australia, Fenn Wilson, folk, Ghazals, Honey Hates Death

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Jackson Browne’s Melbourne Show Tonight Postponed Until Sunday

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne will not be performing in Melbourne tonight due to illness.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, Frontier Touring, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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Jackson Browne Set To Arrive In Australia for First Tour Since 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Jackson Browne will start his first Australian tour since 2018 at Byron Bay this weekend before shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney then New Zealand for Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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John Butler Previews Solo ‘Live In Paris’ Album With ‘Faith’

by Paul Cashmere

John Butler will document his 2022 European tour with the ‘John Butler – Live In Paris’ album recorded over two nights at Le Trianon on 26 and 27 May 2022.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, Australia, blues, John Butler, John Butler Trio, roots

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Gary Rossington, The Last Original Member of Lynyrd Skynryd, Dead at 76

by Paul Cashmere

Gary Rossington, the last remaining original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 76.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, blues, Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd, rock, USA

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Legendary Guitarist David Lindley Dies Aged 78

by Paul Cashmere

David Lindley, best known for his work with Jackson Browne, has died at age 78.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, David Lindley, Jackson Browne, rock, USA

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The Teskey Brothers Premiere ‘Oceans of Emotions’

by Paul Cashmere

The Teskey Brothers have a new song ‘Oceans of Emotions’ and new of a new album ‘The Winding Way’ on the way.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Americana, Australia, folk, indie, Oceans of Emotions, Sam testy, Teskey Brothers, The Winding Way

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Wilco To Release Alternate Album To ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ Called ‘Crosseyed Strangers’

by Paul Cashmere

Wilco will officially release the ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’ alternative called ‘Crosseyed Strangers’ for Record Store Day 2023.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, alternative, Americana, rock, USA, Wilco, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot

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Joe Henry To Release 16th Album ‘All The Eye Can See’

by Paul Cashmere

American singer songwriter Joe Henry has a new album ‘All the Eye Can See’ coming in January with a sneak preview via the title track available now.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, country, folk, Joe Henry, songwriter, USA

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John Hiatt at SXSW - photo by Ros O'Gorman

The John Hiatt Story Told In ‘Have A Little Faith’

by Paul Cashmere

John Hiatt has spent his 70th year on Earth sharing his story in the biography ‘Have A Little Faith’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, blues, Elvis Costello, Have A Little Faith, John Hiatt, rock

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Cowboy Junkies Launch Podcast Series

by Paul Cashmere

Cowboy Junkies have a new podcast series for 2021 focused on one song per episode.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Americana, blues, Canada, country, Cowboy Junkies, folk, rock

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More Acts Added to Out On The Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Out On The Weekend has expanded with more artists joining the line-up.

Tagged as: Americana, Australia, Dave Wright & The Midnight Ramblers, Georgia State Line, Kerryn Fields, Liz Stringer, Mick Thomas, Neil Murray & Band, Out Of The Weekend, The Cartwheels, Wagons

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Bob Dylan Center Acquires Early Dylan Recordings

by Paul Cashmere

The Bob Dylan Center has acquired some early Dylan recordings ahead of its official opening in 2022.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Bob Dylan Center, rock, USA

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Bob Dylan Kicks Off His Four Year Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has started his 2021 Rough and Rowdy Ways tour as he travels the world well into 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Americana, Bob Dylan, rock, Rough and Rowdy Ways, USA

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Check Out Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘It Don’t Bother Me’

by Paul Cashmere

A couple of weeks ahead of their second album ‘Raise The Roof’ Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have let us in on another new song ‘It Don’t Bother Me’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Alison Krauss, Americana, bluesgrass, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, rock, UK, USA

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Eagles To Tour UK In 2022

by Paul Cashmere

Eagles will tour the UK in 2022, marking their first time outside North America since the start of Covid.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Alison Krauss, Americana, Eagles, Robert Plant, rock, UK, USA

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Out On The Weekend To Return In December

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s Americana music festival Out On The Weekend will return again in 2021.

Tagged as: Americana, Australia, live music, Liz Stringer, Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission, music festival, Out On The Weekend, Steve Hoy, Wagons

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Josiah And The Bonnevilles Releases “Mountain Girl” Ahead Of New Album As Is

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Ella Hooper Unleashes Cajun-Flavoured Anthem I Got Eyes (On You)

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