Travel News, Trips and Tips: January 2020
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The Blues: Spotlight on Gulf Coast Records
Gulf Coast Records is owned by blues rock guitarist Mike Zito and he's released some great titles on the imprint lately. Here we salute the label's latest releases from Jimmy Carpenter, Diana Rein and Billy Price.
Quick Flicks: Days of Rage: The Rolling Stones' Road to Altamont
Those who think they know all about Altamont will likely be surprised by some of the revelations here; at the very least a screening of "Days of Rage" will give viewers a deeper understanding of what happened.
Live: Johnny A Rocks Phoenix
The Music Theater at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix was sold out for the Johnny A concert on Jan. 11, and Johnny did not disappoint
Sites and Sounds: Cayamo Cruise
It's the lucky 13th sailing of the Cayamo Cruise! Well, lucky for sure for fans of Americana music as the cruise presents dozens of roots music performers during a jaunt through the Caribbean.
Live from Celebrity Theatre: Styx
The intimate theater in-the-round, with its unique rotating stage, is one of Styx's all-time favorite venues and they chose Celebrity Theatre for a two-night stand to open their 2020 tour.
Root 66: Ian & Sylvia - Wildwood Kin - Hackensaw Boys
Our roots music column begins this time out with a listen to a 2-CD set from '60s folk stars Ian & Sylvia that's filled with never-before released music.
Doctor Pheabes - Army of the Sun
Whether Army of the Sun is the band's big break stateside or not, it certainly will go a long way towards establishing an American fan base.
Sites and Sounds: The Clash: London Calling at The Museum of London
The Museum of London currently has a free exhibit that celebrates the making of the seminal album by the Clash, London Calling
Root 66: Lost Bayou Ramblers - Zack Walther Band - The Grascals - Chris Jones & the Night Drivers
Our Americana column starts off with a 20th anniversary set from beloved Cajun band Lost Bayou Ramblers but there's a lot of additional good listening here
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