Richard Oakley

I’ve always looked at the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park as the heart of Appalachian culture. It provides a path through some of America’s most aesthetically pleasing and culturally important…

Article and Photograph by Tim W Merrill Band managers are sometimes the unsung heroes of our beloved, ever-growing live music world. Fanbases, even of the most devout variety, might at…

Article By Richard Oakley Nestled in the picturesque interior of British Columbia is Snug Lake Amphitheater, home of Element Music Festival. All the way up in the stunning highlands of the…

Article by Miles Hurley Photo Courtesy of Mapache Mapache, the “West Coast Cosmic Americana” duo consisting of guitarists and singers Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci, have released a brand new…

Sunny skies, grassy tunes, delicious food and drink… sound familiar?   Yes, Aiken Bluegrass Festival contained all of those elements in abundance last weekend, May 11-12 in Aiken, South Carolina,…

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, the expansive musical ensemble that reworks modern radio hits into classic jazz and swing standards, is currently in full touring mode, and this week will see…