From Way Down South, The Nouveaux Honkies This violin, guitar, bass and drum quartet are Roots and Roll that Rocks.“If Johnny Cash and Freddy King had a baby it would be the Nouveaux Honkies,” said the Ft. Lauderdale Sun Sentinel. Their 2007 self titled cd won best roots band in Palm Beach County. Their 2008 cd “Where Do I Go” hit #3 on the National Roots Country (Americana) Chart, Roots Music Report and 48 weeks later was still on the charts...
A Stony Plain artist’s bio MEET THE DUKE ROBILLARD BAND: America’s most versatile guitarist and his band peel back the years to deliver a gritty tribute to the early heroes of R&B Looking back, it was one of the most exciting eras of American music. Tiny independent R&B labels put out jukebox singles with infectious riffs, shouted vocals, honking tenor sax solos and dance grooves that electrified black America’s clubs, bars and backyard...
Family-style Harmonies Recall the Best of Country Music Sweetback Sisters Emily Miller and Zara Bode may not be blood relations, but their precise, family-style harmonies recall the best of country music from the Everlys to The Judds, as well as the spirited rockabilly energy of Wanda Jackson, one of the band’s role models. Like the artists they admire, the Sweetbacks are concerned with the traditional subjects of heartbreak, revenge, remorse...
Vermont’s Top Acoustic Band Comes to Honesdale, PA One of New England’s most exciting acoustic bands, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys, will present a concert of original and traditional bluegrass music at Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival in Honesdale, PA on June 16th, 2012. The show will feature original songs from the band’s latest CD, “Fire in the Sugar House,” along with a scintillating variety of old and new...
Welcome to the 7th annual Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival— Honesdale, PA’s, annual FREE music and arts event!
The Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & Arts Festival committee has been hard at work since last July, continuing our efforts to support the community and surrounding area by delivering this fun family event. This includes the now-famous Tunes and Tales Tent, sponsored by the Wayne County Arts Alliance, and a variety of FREE musical talent that will run throughout the day and evening all around historic Honesdale’s Main and Church Street areas.
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