Cristina Vane
With a penchant for captivating compositions and evocative lyricism, European-born Cristina Vane’s music feels fully at home in the Americana music scene. The Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist draws from Delta blues, hard […]
Terrance Simien in the HotSeat
The eighth-generation Louisiana Creole musician Terrance Simien has been at the forefront of traditional zydeco music for more than four decades. The two-time Grammy Award-winner has dedicated his time to […]
Boogie on the Bayou
The good times roll at Boogie on the Bayou, the 10th-anniversary celebration of The Front Porch. The evening is packed with announcements of new programs, fundraising activities, food, and drink, […]
Neon Angels
Four local musicians join up for an intimate evening of original songs in the round, when Neon Angels brings singer-songwriters Holly Renee Allen, Blair Jones, Susan Munson, and Molly Murphy […]
Pick: Joe Troop
For the record: Having grown up as an openly gay man in the South, musician and activist Joe Troop is familiar with controversy. The bluegrass player has been threatened and […]
Pick: Charles Owens
Smooth sax: Tenor saxophonist Charles Owens has been performing, composing, and teaching music for over 25 years. Owens got his start in New York, where he attended The New School. […]
Pick: WinterSong
S’mores-gasbord: It’s time to celebrate, and WinterSong has everything you need to get the revelry started. The festive gathering features holiday caroling, gourmet food trucks, shopping, and more. Stay warm—and […]
Pick: Chatham Rabbits
Together in song: Drawing on the rich and diverse Southern musical traditions, North Carolina string band Chatham Rabbits constructs its modern folk with clawhammer banjo, effortless harmonies, and a deep […]
PICK: Saw Black
Seeing Saw: Saw Black has that rare musical talent that makes listeners want more. With his lyrical delivery and production technique, Black seduces with soulful country-folk that is sometimes plaintive, […]
PICK: Jorma Kaukonen
Hot licks: It would be a disservice to call Jorma Kaukonen anything other than rock royalty. The Washington, D.C., native is on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists list. He’s a […]