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Lilli Lewis, a talented Americana musician from New Orleans, found herself in a challenging period of her life when she released her album “All is Forgiven.” The album, her first on Ani DiFranco’s Righteous Babe Records, was a result of deep personal struggles and a journey towards healing. Challenges and Healing During a time when Lewis was facing various obstacles, including health issues and personal crises, the songs from “All is Forgiven” served as a beacon of hope and resilience. The album was not only a reflection of her own healing but also a source of comfort for others going through difficult times. Return to the Stage Despite the setbacks, Lewis persevered and made a comeback with live performances, including appearances at the French Quarter Fest and upcoming shows at Jazz Fest. Her music, a blend of folk, rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm and blues, and soul, resonates with audiences on an emotional level, offering a mix of fiery energy and heartfelt introspection. The Journey of ‘All

If you’re like me and watch “ Alice’s Restaurant ” each Thanksgiving, the following is for you. If not, read on anyway; you need to know this song. Woody Guthrie’s classic folk song “The City of New Orleans” has long been considered a quintessential piece of Americana music. The song, made famous by Arlo Guthrie in 1972, describes the experience of traveling on the Illinois Central Railroad train known as the City of New Orleans. Through its vivid imagery and evocative lyrics, the song captures the spirit of American travel and the unique culture of the cities along the train’s route. Editor’s Note: It departs from Kankakee, Illinois, less than an hour from my hometown, so, there’s that. Table of Contents Train Travel: A Journey Through America Diverse Cities Along the Route Exploring Themes of Memory and Longing The Power of Music to Unite A Historical Document of American Life Train Travel: A Journey Through America At its core, “The City of New Orleans” is a song about the beauty an

https://youtu.be/rkEnqaOtaek This spring marks the 25th anniversary of the Slambovian Circus of Dreams’ groundbreaking debut album “A Good Thief Tips His Hat.” Explore the depths of alt-Americana with New York’s “Best Band” at the Shea Theater on Friday, April 26th at 8 pm. The Slambovians’ connection with audiences, rootsy rockin’ psychedelia, and exciting live shows are legendary. Table of Contents About the Event Music Highlights Upcoming Tour Dates Connect with Slambovians About the Event Come and witness the magic of the Slambovians as they bring their unique blend of Americana music to The Shea Theater Arts Center. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the “cool end of Americana” live on stage. Music Highlights Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of the Slambovians: Upcoming Tour Dates Join the Slambovians on their upcoming tour of the UK and catch them live in action. Check out their tour dates for more information. Connect with the Slambovians Soundcloud YouTube Face

Young bluegrass singer and songwriter Mason Via has announced his departure from Old Crow Medicine Show, after spending the past three years touring and recording with the band. At the same time, he has revealed plans for a new album with Mountain Fever Records, along with a debut single, Hey Don’t Go. Table of Contents Announcement New Single: Hey Don’t Go Music Video Availability Announcement Mason Via shared his exciting news with friends and fans, expressing his gratitude for his time with Old Crow Medicine Show and his eagerness to embark on a new musical journey. New Single: Hey Don’t Go Mason Via’s new single, Hey Don’t Go, captures the emotions of a relationship coming to an end. The song, written with Barton Davies of Boy Named Banjo, blends a light-hearted melody with a heavy-hearted story, staying true to bluegrass style. Music Video Watch the stripped-down version of Hey Don’t Go in this music video featuring Mason Via, Nate Leath, and Joshua Quimby. Availability Hey Don’t

The debut album of The Hill, “Get in Line,” released by Forty4 Music, is a mesmerizing blend of Americana and modern folk that showcases the power of authentic storytelling. Table of Contents Introduction The Soul-Stirring Single “Dent” Jon Kowit’s Musical Journey Collaboration with Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner Album Overview Reflecting on the Creative Process Connect with The Hill Introduction The debut album of The Hill, “Get in Line,” was released in digital and vinyl formats by Forty4 Music on April 2nd. The album is the result of the collaboration between songwriter Jon Kowit and renowned musician Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner, delivering a fresh and introspective take on Americana and modern folk. The Soul-Stirring Single “Dent” The album’s soul-stirring first single, “Dent,” captivated audiences when it premiered on March 21st. Jon Kowit emerges as a poignant storyteller in the album, channeling his personal experiences and reflections into each lyric and melody. Jon Kowit’s Musical Journey Ko

The Old 97’s have released their 13th studio album, ‘American Primitive,’ marking 30 years of their musical journey. Rhett Miller reflects on the band’s evolution and the challenges they faced along the way. Table of Contents Unlikely Journey Recording Process Evolution of Sound Live Shows Creative Process Unlikely Journey The band reflects on their 30-year career and the unlikely path that led them to where they are today. Recording Process The Old 97’s share insights into their recording process for ‘American Primitive’ and the collaborative efforts that shaped the album. Evolution of Sound Explore how the band’s sound has evolved over the years, blending elements of rock, country, and punk to create a unique musical identity. Live Shows Discover how the band’s live performances have transformed over time, offering fans a mix of new tracks and beloved classics. Creative Process Dive into Rhett Miller’s continuous drive for creativity and his reflections on the band’s legacy, staying

Beyoncé‘s recent release, “Cowboy Carter,” not only showcases her musical prowess but also sparks vital conversation about the presence of Black musicians in country music. Beyoncé’s journey, as she shared on Instagram, sheds light on the challenges faced by Black artists in a genre historically dominated by white voices. Table of Contents Beyoncé’s Journey Black Opry Residency Championing Black Music Power of Music Beyoncé’s Journey On her Instagram post on March 19, Beyoncé shared her experience at the 2015 CMA Awards and how it influenced the creation of her album, “Cowboy Carter.” She delves into the history of Country music and the importance of inclusivity in the industry. Black Opry Residency Learn about the Black Opry Residency program that aimed to elevate independent Black performers rooted in Americana and Country music. Discover the names of talented musicians who participated in this initiative. Championing Black Music Explore how XPN has been a champion of diverse musical

Allons! Zydeco is the first genre in our “Americana” series. Zydeco is a timeless French-American party of parties. Yes, we are aware the video’s dancers are from the ’30s, and not dancing to Zydeco, but could it be a more perfect and serendiptious synchonization? We have an Envie to Veiller with the HERD to infectious and Bon Zydeco ! So enjoy the collective Joie de Vivre with TATANKA and Laissez les bons Temps Rouler! Ça c’est Bon! Prompt: Compose a high energy Zydeco song for dancing and celebrating. Syncopated, propulsive, churning rhythm. Include elements of blues, rock and roll, soul music, R&B, Cajun, early Creole music, gospel, and jazz. Feature squeeze box, fiddle, spoons, washboard, resonator guitar, acoustic guitar, stand-up bass, old time piano and various percussion. Key of C Major. 180 BPM. C’est Tout! Zydeco is a vibrant genre that encapsulates the essence of celebration and dance. This high-energy music style combines elements of blues, rock and roll, soul, R&am

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative of mine, sharing common SDG goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity . I would be interested to see how the members of TATANKA could leverage AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative, sharing commons goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity. I would be very interested to see how the members of TATANKA could use AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our SDG-based goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example o

TATANKA is a proponent of AI, therefore humanity, as it serves and will exponentially benefit all of mankind . We are about enlightenment. Don’t get left behind in the dark. That said, what follows is the current policy. However, the more I experiment with AI as a tool, not just for music composition, but video production, copywriting, digital image development, and its potential to not just save time but create QUALITY content and media, the more I become an advocate. A related initiative, sharing commons goals, The Church of AI , is a testament to that, specifically how collaboration with AI not only can, but WILL be the impetus for the coming evolutionary paradigm shift for humanity. I would be very interested to see how the members of TATANKA could use AI, in numerous regards, to the betterment of the orchestra but more importantly, the achievement of our SDG-based goals. But as I first assumed, the majority of members might want to keep all efforts human-generated, as an example o