AmericanaFest 2022?

[fichadelphia]

Nikki Bluhm’s a formerly NorCal performer who had a project Brokedown In Bakersfield that I’d highly recommend.

As Marc said to me last night, we'll probably see Nikki Bluhm once a day everyday even if neither of us goes to her showcase. She's everywhere at Americanafest.

I just wrapped up my remote work-day and am headed to the Blue Room for an hour or so of music from bands and artists that I've never heard of. Then we'll go to the FOMO program before Chuck Mead- an absolute can't miss for Kris and I. Then we'll hit Robert's for the Americana Awards show afterparty.

[brooklyngal]

There's a nice live video stream from the WMOT sessions at Eastside Bowl. Melissa Carper on right now and a very strong line up over the next few days.
https://www.npr.org/sections/world-c...022-livestream

Thanks for posting this Marc! Hope y'all are having a great time (it sounds like it)! Waving at you Nicole!

[fichadelphia]

Thanks for posting this Marc! Hope y'all are having a great time (it sounds like it)! Waving at you Nicole!

Wish you were here!

[jjazznj]

BTW Americana Honors & Awards Livestream 2022 is streaming on FB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SMrDd8cx8

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

BTW Americana Honors & Awards Livestream 2022 is streaming on FB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SMrDd8cx8

Thank You So Much For Posting!

You might have just sold me a Conference Pass for next year so I can score a ticket for the Honors & Awards show.
3.5 hours of great music! Will watch the last 2 hours later.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

BTW Americana Honors & Awards Livestream 2022 is streaming on FB: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-SMrDd8cx8

Once again, Thanks For Posting!

If you have a spare 3.5 hours then I recommend watching. If not try to watch Brandi Carlile presenting an award for the Indio Girls at 2:53.

Presenting awards but not playing:

Molly Tuttle
Robert Plant
Sarah Jarosz
Haynes Carll
Allison Moorer
others

Performing:

Brandi Carlile
Lyle Lovett covering Little Feat Willin
Buddy Miller
Lucinda Williams
Allison Russell
Adia Victoria
War & Treaty
Chris Isaac
Lukas Nelson
McCrary Sisters
Fairfield Four (Gospel!)
Milk Carton Kids
James McMurtry
JP Harris
Sierra Ferrell
Morgan Wade
others

I will do everything in my power to be in that room next year.

[Canine Horror]

Once again, Thanks For Posting!

If you have a spare 3.5 hours then I recommend watching. If not try to watch Brandi Carlile presenting an award for the Indio Girls at 2:53.

Presenting awards but not playing:

Molly Tuttle
Robert Plant
Sarah Jarosz
Haynes Carll
Allison Moorer
others

Performing:

Brandi Carlile
Lyle Lovett covering Little Feat Willin
Buddy Miller
Lucinda Williams
Allison Russell
Adia Victoria
War & Treaty
Chris Isaac
Lukas Nelson
McCrary Sisters
Fairfield Four (Gospel!)
Milk Carton Kids
James McMurtry
JP Harris
Sierra Ferrell
Morgan Wade
others

I will do everything in my power to be in that room next year.

Yeah, was a great show. They were overrunning so I had to leave at 9-30 to catch the great Chuck Mead (and then the astonishing Joshua Ray Walker) so I never found out whether Mr Strings was there to receive his award.

B.t.w. you don't need a convention pass to get a ticket for the awards show. For the last few years they open up seats to general public about 3 or 4 weeks prior.

We'll talk tactics in due course!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

We'll talk tactics in due course!

I look forward to joining the A team, you and Nicole to help guide me for 5 days next year in Nashville.

[jjazznj]

I enjoyed a majority of it but thought that some awards should have gone to other artists. I had to skip through some of it, just not a fan of Morgan Wade or Brandi Carlile or acceptance speeches in general. Lucinda unfortunately does not look fully recovered from her health issues. Glad some of my faves Sierra Ferrell, Adia Victoria, Allison Russell, James McMurtry plus Buddy Miller got their due. I still have no idea what is Americana and what it is not. It almost seems like a club that they let some people into and others they do not. So bluegrass is but country is not? So gospel is but soul or blues is not?

[duende]

WMOT radio (my other streaming station) is running a tasty live stream from Americana Fest this week. Brennen Leigh just knockin' my socks off with Asleep at the Wheel this morning - check the archive!

[Canine Horror]

WMOT radio (my other streaming station) is running a tasty live stream from Americana Fest this week. Brennen Leigh just knockin' my socks off with Asleep at the Wheel this morning - check the archive!

I haven't seen confirmed dates for next year, but it's extremely unlikely that I will be able to make it. I will definitely try to get to Bristol TN/VA though. Old Settlers also very much on the radar for next April.
But back to A'fest. Perhaps the best thing about this week in Nashville is the unofficial events that spring up.
This afternoon's Mojo Nixon Sirius XM will be just epic!

https://www.instagram.com/p/CidvocxO2p-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I still have no idea what is Americana and what it is not.

Brandi Carlile asked the same question.

And I quote her.
"Is it country music for liberals?"

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Hey Marc, I have an extra tent/sleeping bag if you need to borrow it for Old Settlers.

Does the regular festival pass get you into Ryman for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

[QUOTE=jjazznj;n872171]I enjoyed a majority of it but thought that some awards should have gone to other artists. /QUOTE]

That is true for every awards show.

[Canine Horror]

Hey Marc, I have an extra tent/sleeping bag if you need to borrow it for Old Settlers.

Does the regular festival pass get you into Ryman for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?

Thanks Fred, but like Duende, camping just ain't for me. I'll likely be in Lockhart.
we can discuss logistics nearer the date.

Re the Nitty Gritty Ryman show, that one was always advertised as a stand alone show, outside of the Fest events.