by Rick Hart | Mar 25, 2019 | Music History
It’s generally acknowledged that blues music got started in the river towns of Louisiana and Mississippi. They say black sharecroppers and field hands sang “hollers” while working in the fields and these songs formed the roots of blues music. And...
by Rick Hart | Mar 25, 2019 | Music History
Deeper Roots Radio explores the music of the legendary Charley Patton. They dip their toes into the birth of the Delta blues featuring some classic tracks from the gravel-voiced masked wonder as well as some rich covers from contemporary performers.Some say he was one...
by Rick Hart | Mar 18, 2019 | Music History
Some people claim that Elvis Presley was the king of rock and roll. These “people” are mostly media types or “fans” who never played a note in their lives. They based their opinions on his popularity, his singing and perhaps his “sex...
by Rick Hart | Mar 12, 2019 | Events, Music News
BIG KEV’S 10TH ANNUAL Radio-thon from Opa’s in Austin TXBig Kev and Chance Austin will be broadcasting live from SXSW this week with live video from Opa’s restaurant in Austin. Watch on the UMR Facebook page.» If you want to watch live go to...
by Rick Hart | Mar 5, 2019 | Music History, Music News
Happy Fat Tuesday everyone! Yes it’s finally here. Mardi Gras that is. What’s the big deal? Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and...
