Red Molly On Mountain StageMay 28, 2015Hear a set from the roots trio that includes the song which inspired its name: Richard Thompson's "1952 Vincent Black Lightning."
EclecticNorthern California Music Festival Roundup 2015May 21, 2015 | Melody StoneThere are plenty of epic experiences awaiting music lovers around the region this summer (and well into the fall). The trick is figuring out which ones to hit and which to skip.
1,000 Songs From Holocaust Survivors ArchivedMay 20, 2015In the summer of 1948, an amateur folklorist named Ben Stonehill recorded this music in New York City's Hotel Marseilles. Now, 66 of those songs are online.
Willie Nelson: 'Ain't Many Of Us Left'May 5, 2015The Red-Headed Stranger has a new memoir out, titled It's A Long Story. On a tour bus in Thackerville, Okla., Nelson explains to NPR's David Greene why no one can tell him what to do.
Singer Ben E. King, Best Known For 'Stand By Me,' Dies At 76May 1, 2015Phil Brown, King's publicist, says the soul singer died of natural causes. King began his career with The Drifters, but it was "Stand by Me," released in 1961, that sealed his worldwide fame.
José González: Tiny Desk ConcertApril 30, 2015Performing his first new solo songs in seven years, this soft-spoken Swedish singer left an imprint at the Tiny Desk that was gentle and long lasting.
Songs We Love: Brown Bird, 'Bannermen'April 23, 2015In "Bannermen," the folk duo holds tight to its Eastern influences, even as it steers into rock.
Loretta Lynn, Live At The 2014 Americana Music AwardsApril 8, 2015As spirited as ever, Lynn gives a seemingly effortless performance of "Coal Miner's Daughter."
EclecticConcerts In The Park 2015 Offers A Diverse Lineup Of Local And Regional ActsApril 2, 2015 | Melody StoneSummer is just around the corner, made evident by the release of the Concerts in the Park series schedule and lineup. In recent years this event has drawn more people to Cesar Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento with a diverse selection of acts.
Artist Interview: Tiny Desk Concert Winner, Fantastic NegritoMarch 18, 2015 | Melody StoneOakland blues artist Fantastic Negrito didn't even want to enter NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Contest, but after some coaxing from friends, he shot a quick one-take video shot on an iPad that changed his life.
