It began as a simple idea – invite a much-loved troubadour to town for two shows, one acoustic, another electric. Fans would hear the word and head to Bellows Falls, Vermont.
Thus, the Fred Eaglesmith Weekend was born.
Fast-forward 10 years, and the festival, now known as Roots on the River, is “an institution,” in the words [...]
Archive for June 3rd, 2009
Roots on the River turns “X” – Fred X
June 3, 2009Black Tooth Grin – Book Review
June 3, 2009Black Tooth Grin // The High Life, Good Times and Tragic End of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott
By Zac Crain
Much of the general public took note of Darrell Abbott’s passing because of the bizarre circumstances of his death. The former Pantera guitarist was murdered on stage at a Columbus, Ohio nightclub with three [...]
Local Rhythms – What Money Buys You Then and Now
June 3, 2009“Is it sick to love a web site?”
I read that comment while sampling the live music gems on Wolfgang’s Vault – everything from a pristine recording of Maybelle Carter in 1963 to full-length videos of modern bands like Plain White T’s and Fleet Foxes.
This week, Wolfgang’s released vintage shows from John [...]
