by Rick Hart | Oct 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by Rick Hart | Oct 17, 2018 | Songwriters Corner
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...
by Rick Hart | Oct 15, 2018 | Music News
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...
by Rick Hart | Sep 15, 2018 | Music News
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...
by Rick Hart | Aug 29, 2018 | Music News
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. ...