Rob Dickens, Author at Listening Through The Lens

Aug26

First Artists Unveiled – Port Fairy Folk Festival 2020

See who’s playing at Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2020 Patty Griffin and The Maes – Photo: LTTL The Port Fairy Folk Festival has announced its first round of artists for 2020 just before subscriber tickets go on sale. The festival, in its 44th year, will be on March 6 to 9, 2020. For the first time The Blind Boys of Alabama and Patty Griffin (from the USA) will appear (Griffin was announced in the past...

Aug23

Redd, Bill, Mike, Zoe, Cloyd, Elephant, Songwriters, War

We brush up on the latest music news Ordinary Elephant – Photo: LTTL Bill Scorzari On September 20, New York Native, Bill Scorzari will release his third full-length album Now I’m Free – wonderfully gruff and oozing with emotion and raw honesty. The album was performed live in the studio by Scorzari and a long list of critically acclaimed and otherwise notable musicians including the producer Neilson Hubbard on...

Aug15

Aussies at AmericanaFest 2019

we preview Australian artists performing in Nashville Sounds Australia Showcases AmericanaFest 2019 Nashville 10 – 14 September Sounds Australia is returning to Nashville, Tennessee next month to coordinate multiple showcase events and industry networking opportunities at the annual AmericanaFest. Now in its 20th year, the festival attracts a wide range of artists from all across the globe who fit into the broad church of...

Aug14

Americana Lifetime Achievement Awards 2019 Revealed

See who’s receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award L: Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton, Maria Muldaur; R: Mavis Staples Photos: Supplied Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton, Maria Muldaur Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Americana Honors & Awards on September 11, 2019 The Americana Music Association® has announced this year’s slate of...

Aug13

North Mississippi Allstars Are Up and Rolling

we preview the new North Mississippi Allstars release Luther and Cody Dickinson – Photo: LTTL North Mississippi Allstars ‘Up and Rolling’ Out October 4 North Mississippi Allstars are set to return with Up and Rolling on October 4 via New West Records. The twelve-song set was produced by Luther and Cody Dickinson and recorded at The Zebra Ranch, their family studio established by their father,...