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The Minnesota icon riffs about 66 songs and his philosophies on war, marriage and money. "The Philosophy of Modern Song" by Bob Dylan; Simon & Schuster (338 pages, $45) ———

A concert series celebrating the life and legacy of Doc Watson begins at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke. The series comes following the release last year of a biography of Watson, which accompanies a 4 CD compilation of Watson’s recordings.

Listen to an exclusive premiere from the North Carolina musician’s new album honoring songwriting hero Greg Brown

The exhibit runs through November 12, at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Traverse City.

Two of Watsons former musical sidekicks, T. Michael Coleman and Jack Lawrence, will be part of the tribute concert.

NORTHAMPTON — The Back Porch Festival, Signature Sounds’ late-winter showcase for American roots music, is poised to return in 2023 — in a much bigger format.Incorporating elements of First Night Northampton, the Back Porch Festival will expand to...

If your musical tastes are confined to Top 40 country radio, chances are you’ve never heard of Junior Brown. Despite a career dating back to the 1960s,

Last night, Billy Strings and his fellowship completed their Away From The Shire Lord Of The Rings-themed Halloween celebration at the

Photo by Jesse Faatz Last night, Billy Strings and his fellowship of musicians continued to elate and inspire with the second evening of their The Lord of

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performing in 1976. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons. There are few bands as influential in modern