Latest by jack montgomery

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Heath and Molly: Truth

The world of contemporary Americana and Roots-rock is a veritable wild west of musical talent with an equally ... Read more

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Mark Whitley, a true Kentucky renaissance man

One recent Friday morning I drove to Donita’s Café in Smiths Grove, which, I would advise, is a ... Read more

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Patti Smith: Banga

I must admit that I was not instantly enchanted by Patti Smith when I heard “Horses” in 1979. ... Read more

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Amanda Jo Williams: Bear Eats Me

I am always listening out for new and innovative sounds in the wild and ever-expanding world of contemporary ... Read more

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The dynamic Celtic sound of Feckless Fear Dearg

My wife and I were at Molly Shannon’s Irish Pub the other night and stumbled onto one of ... Read more

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The legendary sound of Buster Brown

Note: This series of articles is designed to remember and celebrate all the wonderful bands that have played ... Read more

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Crystal Bowling: Published novelist and Internet sensation

Many of us go to work each day and actually spend more waking time with our work associates ... Read more

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Music From the Hill: Johnny Foodstamp’s Old-Time music from the future

 How many of us out in Southern Kentucky today have ever heard 1930s ragtime music?  How many have ... Read more

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CD Review: Walk A Little Ways With Me by Mean Mary

“Sitting all alone in my big red barn, entertaining critters who don’t give a darn,” so begins “Big ... Read more

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CD Review: Best of Seasick Steve – Walking Man

Anyone who likes the traditional Delta blues and especially those who yearn for the authentic sound of this ... Read more