Southern Culture On The Skids On Mountain Stage
Nov 18th, 2009 · A unique blend of honky-tonk and rockabilly propelled the band to major-label success. It performs a rollicking set of fan favorites on this installment of Mountain Stage.
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Danny Gatton: 'World's Greatest Unknown Guitarist'
Oct 4th, 2009 · He was the man Guitar magazine dubbed "The World's Greatest Unknown Guitarist." Danny Gatton stayed in the musical shadows while building a cult following as a sort of honky-tonk Eric Clapton. Gatton killed himself 15 years ago Sunday.
John Doe And The Sadies: Old Favorites
Jun 18th, 2009 · John Doe of X and the Canadian roots-rock band The Sadies have released a new album, Country Club. Doe's leathery voice feels right at home with hits made famous by Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette, while traditional honky-tonk gets an infusion of The Sadies' '60s-style pop.
Eric Lindell: Blues From The Swamp
Apr 30th, 2009 · The California native found his way from West Coast beaches to the swamps of New Orleans to perfect his soulful, '70s-style blues-rock. Lindell draws on his travels around the country to infuse his new album, Gulf Coast Highway, with funky grooves, touches of soul and a bit of honky-tonk.
Lucky Tomblin On Mountain Stage
Aug 15th, 2008 · The Lone Star State mainstay leads a band of true-blue honky-tonk veterans, including some of the best players in all of Texas and beyond. The group pools a collection of songs from the '40s and '50s for a live Mountain Stage performance.
Hank Williams' Family Legacy on Display
Jun 12th, 2008 · When Hank Williams died on New Year's day in 1953, he left behind a legacy of honky tonk hits as well as an extended family that included a son, daughters and grandchildren. Milo Miles reviews an exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame called, "Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy."
Country Music Legend Hank Thompson Dies
Nov 8th, 2007 · Country music legend Hank Thompson died on Tuesday. He was 82. Day to Day remembers Thompson and his special blend of honky tonk.
A High Lonesome Song for the Country Star *
Oct 9th, 2007 · The decline in country music sales has some on Nashville's Music Row wondering why fans have up and left them. Singer/songwriter Jeff Black puts the reasons to a honky-tonk beat.
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