2026 Artist Essays

How Gipsy Life Led Me To Music By Tonino Baliardo of Gipsy Kings (Artist Essay)

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Editor's Note: On Friday, May 29th, Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo are releasing their newest album, Historia, via Cooking Vinyl Records. Baliardo, the lead guitarist...
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Angels in the Schoolyard By Russ Irwin (Artist Essay)

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Editor's Note: On Friday, May 29th, veteran rock singer-songwriter Russ Irwin will release his third solo album, King of a Thousand Fools. The album...
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Dusty Path of Appreciation: How My Aunt’s Voicemail And John Prine’s Death Sparked My Songwriting By Sam Slick (Artist Essay)

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Editor's Note: In March, Rhode Island singer-songwriter Sam Slick released his excellent new album After the Dream, Before the Memories - a stirring mix...
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Artist Essay: Embracing The Mystery of Songwriting By Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters

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Editor's Note: In February, Grammy Award-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters released its tenth studio album, 20/20, via Americana Vibes. The band chose the album's title...
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