It’s true: this probably isn’t what comes to mind when you think of Joe Yanuziello and the instruments he builds. However, we have several very good reasons for choosing this unusual archtop for our latest “ripped from the pages of the Fretboard Journal” Catch of the Day. Firstly, we...
Olivia Chaney, fulfilling the Sandy Denny role with The Decemberists as Offa Rex.
Joshua Hedley is a singer-songwriter, as well as a fine fiddler, working in a stark, minimalist, hard-country vein.
Aaron Lee Tasjan.
Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, who recently worked together on an album of train-themed folk music.
Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers.
Singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling.
Fiddler Kitty Amaral, who at 15 was one of the youngest performers at this year’s festival.
Spencer Cullum Jr. and Jeremy Fetzer of Steelism.
Australian blues musician C.W. Stoneking.
Margaret Glaspy, who was featured in the Fretboard Journal's 37th issue.
The Texas Gentlemen with Charlie Sexton, who led a Chuck Berry tribute.
Austin, Texas-based Matt The Electrician (Matt Sever) with his ‘Lady Trio’ of Seela and Stephanie Macias.
Big Thief is a Brooklyn-based indie-rock band guided by the voice and songwriting of Adrianne Lenker (far right) and filled in by the tight unit of Buck Meek, Max Oleartchik, and James Krivchenia.
Robert Ellis.
Zach Williams of The Lone Bellow.
Singer-Songwriter Brent Cobb.
Photographer Jacob Blickenstaff traveled to Newport Folk Festival this year to meet and photograph some of the unique individuals who make up the musical fabric of the fest. The tight-knit festival is an annual gathering of artists and their fans who collectively bring together the worlds of indie-rock, Americana,...
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