Concert Reviews
May 18, 2013 - Despite the fact that Tim McGraw is five years sober, fit as a triathlete and touring behind a number one album, he is still in an unenviable position. As he approaches 50, McGraw has to stay a step... »»»
May 12, 2013 - If you didn't realize Steve Earle had a new disc out, "The Low Highway," it would have been no problem realizing that quite and quickly.
That was because Earle started the two-hour show... »»»
April 28, 2013 - If it's Sunday morning at Merlefest, then it's time for gospel music, and this year's choices included Jim Avett (father of the Avett Brothers) and the SC Broadcasters.... »»»
April 28, 2013 - The Howlin' Brothers - this trio, in reality, contains no brothers - are about eight years into their career and on their fifth album. To say they've been under the radar screen may be an understatement.... »»»
April 28, 2013 - You learn a few things at Stagecoach, such as the notion that drunken cowboys and cowgirls will line dance to almost anything with a beat, from Riders in the Sky's western swing to Thompson... »»»
April 27, 2013 - Saturdays at Merlefest are almost overwhelming for the crowds who gather to watch, but sometimes even more so for the groups who play multiple sets on different stages throughout the day, sit for fans at... »»»
April 26, 2013 - Although he may not be the perfect artist, Toby Keith is the perfect performer to headline Stagecoach, where he topped the bill on day one. He sings patriotic songs. Check. He sings Southern lifestyle songs. Check.... »»»
April 26, 2013 - Friday night at Merlefest in the past has tended to be the adventuresome evening, with more rock and other genres represented. This year's Friday night wildcard was the Del McCoury Band with the... »»»
April 26, 2013 - Even before the gates opened for the first full day of Merlefest, the Charlotte, N.C. roots rock band The New Familiars serenaded those waiting in line with an acoustic, totally unplugged set at the... »»»
April 25, 2013 - Kicking off the first Merlefest since the passing of founder Doc Watson had to be a little intimidating, but Rebel Records bluegrass band Dehlia Low handled it with ease, moving through a sunny set of... »»»
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Recent concert reviews
- McGraw has plenty of fight left
- Steve Earle doesn't rest (on laurels)
- Rain doesn't slow Avetts, Merritt
- The Howlin' Brothers leave the radar behind
- ZBB, Charley Pride lead third day charge at Stagecoach
- Another busy day at Merlefest for Nitty Gritty, The Waybacks, Murphey
- Keith, Ellis raise the cup at Stagecoach, Day One
- McCoury, Preservation Hall join forces
- Merlfest starts kicking into gear
- And Merlefest gets started with Charlie Daniels Band headlining
- Make no mistake, The Milk Carton Kids are more than funny
- Holly Williams mines family tradition and strikes gold
- The Lone Bellow, Twin Forks prove cathartic in the wake of tragedy
- The Mavericks don't know mellow
- Old Man Luedecke keeps his head on straight
- In Vegas, the temp is hotter than the music
- Lori McKenna does more than write the songs
- Harris, Crowell, Thompson satisfy, but...
- For Drive-By Truckers, band ethos rules
- The Old 97's chug along
- With cat Lemmy away, mice still play
- Lambert, Bentley, Brice save the best for last
- Who knows Ryan Bingham?
- Hancock, Kirchen share magic
- The great week that was for Little Big Town
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