Amy Helm ROCKS Music City

Feb. 19, 2016

Music City USA (Nashville, TN)

Story By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Photos By Butch Worrell of One Heart Photo

Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers are on tour opening for Anders Osborne. The opening show was held at Nashville's City Winery. As soon as they hit the stage came the realization that this was a woman whose talent is going to take her far, very far.

Crosby Still & Nash - Deja Vu at the Beacon

Photos and article by Bill Kelly

About mid-way through their 3rd night set at NY's Beacon Theater, David Crosby mentioned to the crowd that they never "considered themselves a political band."  After an appropriate amount of derisive laughter from the mostly senior crowd, he went on to rail about the current state of media politics and the general rotten state of affairs.  Then, he said, things would get weird, breaking into "Deja Vu" from their 1970 release of the same name.

Cowboy Junkies at the Franklin Theatre

By Butchie (Butch Worrell)
     Oneheartphoto.com, Nashville, TN

 The critically acclaimed Cowboy Junkies performed to a sold out show at the Franklin Theatre, bringing their intensely unique blend of blues, folk, country, and even a little bit rock and roll.

Mumford and Sons Pre-Grammy Party at The Barclays

Electric Hot Tuna - Beacon Theater, NYC 11.30.12

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Following last years huge 70th birthday bash for Jorma, Hot Tuna returned to the Beacon Theater supported by an impressive group of guest including stalwarts Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, along with G.E. Smith, Cindy Cashdollar, Lincoln Schleifer, Steve Kimmock and Telecaster master Bill Kirchen.  

Arlo Guthrie/ Guthrie Family Reunion

2012 Green River Festival, Greenfield, MA
100th Centennial of Woody Guthrie 
Saturday July 14th 2012.

Article and Photographic images created by Conall O'Brien. 

Begun in 1986 as a balloon festival, The Green River Festival has gained increasing popularity each year as more and more musical entertainment was incorporated. Today it has become THE summer musical event in Western Massachusetts, featuring the best national talent, the greatest local food and fine crafts. The 2012 lineup featured a most amazing and eclectic mix of musical styles... including Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie, Los Lobos, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and many others.


Headlining the first evening -  Guthrie Family Reunion Celebrating Woody Guthrie’s 100th Birthday.

Woody Guthrie's 100th Birthday celebration with
Arlo Guthrie

UPCOMING 2012 GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL

The 2012 GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL 

will be held July 14th and 15th, on the grounds of 

Greenfield Community College (I-91, Exit 26, Greenfield, MA).

 

Begun in 1986 as a balloon festival, The Green River Festival has gained increasing popularity each year as more and more musical entertainment was incorporated. Today it has become THE summer musical event in Western Massachusetts, featuring the best national talent, the greatest local food and fine crafts. The 2012 lineup features a most amazing and eclectic mix of musical styles... including Folk music icon Arlo Guthrie, Los Angeles based Los Lobos and Ozomatli, Richard Thompson, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires and many others.

Complete 2012 performer lineup

There are three stages of music — the main stage, the dance tent (a fiesta for your feet!) and the River's Meltdown Kids' Stage — so there's something for everyone! Check the schedule page to find out when and where your favorite band is playing.


2012 Green River Schedule Sat. July 14th - Sun. July 15th

Deer Tick and Jonny Corndawg - Red Hook Park, Brooklyn NY

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Providence based alt-folk-rock band Deer Tick played  a brief but exubernt set in the neo-hipster,  warehouse waterfront neighborhood of Red Hook Brooklyn  last Thursday night.  Red Hook,  former home of dockworkers and milieu for the movie “On The Waterfront” is another one of those New York neighborhoods transitioning from dangerous to home of kimchi tacos.  

Paul Simon Plays Jazz at Lincoln Center

Me and Julio, and Wynton and Aaron

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Never known for resting on laurels or a familiar musical path, Paul Simon brought a unique new perspective to his songbook, playing with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for three sold out shows.  Exploring a wide range of musical genres since leaving Simon and Garfunkel, this was the first time Simon lent his music to jazz interpretation.  Never straying far from original arrangements, the songs were gently tweaked by Marsalis and the Orchestra; the underlying Afro-Caribbean sound and tempos remained, augmented by the horn section and Simon’s band.

Joseph Arthur - City Winery 3-17-12

Images and article by Bill Kelly

Playing to a packed house at SoHo’s City Winery on St. Patrick’s night, Joseph Arthur painted a richly textured musical weave that entranced the crowd from the first note.  Accompanied by Kraig Johnson and artfully layered electronic loops, Arthur created a warm sound that seemed to breathe with the audience.   Featuring songs from his most recent release, Redemption City, along with work from his vast repertoire, redemption resonated in Arthur’s work, winding through songs of loss and hope.