So good to catch up with Dan, of the AAA duo Lowen and Navarro. I have known him since they were just starting to break when I was at WMMO in Orlando. In June, right before I left DC, I witnessed the El Fin Del Camino show at the Birchmere, an evening-long tears-running-down-your-face affair, as Eric has now retired because of ALS. So sad, such a bittersweet night. Ahhh life.

Keep The Light Alive - The Lowen and Navarro Tribute album will be out later this year, but in the meantime, Dan has a new solo album out with Stonehoney, Live At McCabe's. If I am not mistaken, this was his first trip to the Americana Festival and Conference. He is such a magnetic character...between the zany voice impersonations, the impeccable songwriting craft, and that beautiful singing voice...here goes!

-Jessie

I wasn't on the bus for Corb Lund's performance, sad to say.  Hate being away from the bus, where time stands still.  Come to think of it, that is one of the hallmarks of Corb's music.  And what with the release of his latest CD Losin' Lately Gambler, his sixth and first for illustrious New West Records, he marries past and present, simply, beautifully.  "This Is My Prairie," explores the tension between Alberta's farmers and the oil and gas industry.

-Jessie

We were parked at 3rd and Lindsley. We had been shooting since 10am that morning on the Celebrity Coach and had gone nonstop all day. Raul Malo was taking the stage at midnight, and he stopped by at 11:30pm.

Chip Taylor and Kendel Carson were on stage, and when they were done, they cruised across the street, a five piece. Aaron was stoic, his bedside manner never waivers. Somehow, the crew mustered the strength. And so did Chip and company. And magic was made---behold!

-Jessie