We follow a blog out out the UK that covers not only most of the domestic “Americana” artists we play, but others from around the world. Yes, Americana artists that aren’t American! Shouldn’t that be illegal? Anyway, lots of good interviews, insights & reviews in this publication: https://americana-uk.com/
An NPR piece on Gerlach, Nevada circa early ’80’s about “The town too tough to die.”
And an earlier piece from National Geographic circa 1971:
Extra helpings of Jerry all week long!
Help Launch Community Radio in Clarksdale, Mississippi
Are you passionate about the roots of the Blues? Do you believe in preserving and promoting American musical history and Black musical art forms? Are you a listener of community radio run by and for the people? Do you get tired of corporate radio washing away the distinct regional sounds of this country?
Parent of Jiveradio.org, Open Sky Radio (OSR) Corp., a California-based 501c3 non-profit has built over a dozen non-commercial FM radio stations in rural west towns (CA, NV, OR), and eventually turned them over to local non-profits.
You are now invited to join in their exciting next venture to launch a non-commercial, community radio station in Clarksdale, Mississippi – the birthplace of the Blues.
They have done the planning and engineering and have a perfect host in place for this transmitter site for a signal that will expand far beyond the crossroads. With your support, they will build a “terrestrial” radio station that will be as rich as the soil it sits on.
WAIT 88.1FM will be programming Jiveradio’s special Clarksdale Blues-centric blend that celebrates virtually all music genres, providing a space for both classic recordings from the deep vault and new, up-and-coming artists to be heard. Their goal is to not only entertain but also to educate listeners about the rich history and cultural impact of the music born from this significant place.
Please help support this landmark radio station project for the nursery of the Blues. Read all about it on the GoFundMe link.
Reports are the 45RPM record will be released around Thanksgiving. Special dispensation from the Vatican allows Jivers to listen here for free! :