The Chieftains operate under the idea that most American popular music descends from Irish traditions brought across the Atlantic by generations of immigrants, up to and including the band members themselves. Their longevity—five decades and counting—is

"I'm Not the Road" is the second album from NYC-based indie band Whisperado. I've been listening to it pretty steadily since it came out a couple weeks ago, with immense and ever-growing pleasure. Whisperado have a kind of rootsy, country feel, and the l

Van Dyke Parks is a quintessential figure in the evolution of American music, perhaps best known as the other genius behind many of the lyrics and arrangements that went into the Beach Boys' SMiLE LP. Now touring behind a new 7-inch series and Arrangemen

Legendary artist, composer and producer Van Dyke Parks has announced the launch of a unique series of 7″ vinyl singles, the first new studio music in over 15 years since he released his acclaimed album Orange Crate Art. Each vinyl single is illustrated b

A wall column and round support post hold names of customers of the shop, many with dates of their visits, from the early 1970s to the early ’90s, names such as Ted Nugent, Leon Russell, Ry Cooder, J.J. Cale, Leo Kottke, Kris Kristoffereson, David Allan

CELTIC CELEBRATION The Chieftains enlist a host of musical A-listers to help ring in their 50th anniversary After jamming with Linda Ronstadt and Ry Cooder on 2010's San Patricio , the Celtic-music legends recruit a younger roster of stars to mark their