Petty and Skynyrd Special Programming

It’s a big weekend at United Musicians Radio It’s the 40th anniversary of the plane crash that killed many of Lynyrd Skynyrd band members. And.. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers just finished their 40th year and the tour that accompanied it. We’re...

John Hiatt Takes Five

If songwriters are your heroes, like they are for me, you have to put John Hiatt high on your list. He’s at the top of mine.John Hiatt is one of the premier Americana artists. He’s definitely undervalued as a songwriter, in spite of the fact that hundreds...

Elizabeth Cook Has Big Balls

Ever hear one of those songs that just makes you stop in your tracks? It just hits you and you go… damn I wish I wrote that song! Ya that’s how Elizabeth Cook’s new hit “Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman” hit me. Sometimes It Takes...

Images from Americana Fest

Our good friend Big Kev, Music Director and Radio Personality at WLVR 91.3 FM Bethlehem Pa (www.wlvr.org) was at Americana Fest this past week. He sent back this picture report. Watch for more coming soon. Click to enlarge image. AF-Amanda-ShiresAmanda Shires...

Americana Music Fest

Every year Americana Music lovers descend on Nashville. The annual event brings together fans and music industry professionals alike, offering six days of celebration through seminars, panels and networking opportunities by day and raw, intimate showcases each night. ...