No Depression – Roots Music Journalism Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

No Depression – Roots Music Journalism

In his book 'Listening to Bob Dylan,' musicologist Larry Starr encourages readers to look beyond the poet's lyrics - not to cast them aside, but to see them as "one part of a remarkable whole." Click for a more holistic approach to the music of @bobdylan. https://t.co/Rs4LFLl63n

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JUST IN: Lucinda Williams Announces Memoir ‘Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You’ @HappyWoman9 @Folkways @penguinrandom @stacychandler https://t.co/nXpJICCPbG

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Austin Butler took home the Golden Globe for his performance in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, starring Butler as the titular singer and Tom Hanks as “Colonel” Tom Parker. Learn more about the star’s eccentric manager in this review of Alanna Nash’s 'The Colonel.' https://t.co/LArA3YM0t8

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Happy Birthday, Brandi Carlile! To celebrate the accomplished singer-songwriter/activist, take a look at ND's review of her New York Times bestselling memoir, 'Broken Horses' (and give the book a good read as well, obviously). @brandicarlile https://t.co/GFqUdtgP31

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In his memoir 'Time Between,' country rock pioneer Chris Hillman shares tales of his career and passion for music, establishing fire as a fitting metaphor for his life early on. Click here for Hillman's chat with ND's Henry Carrigan. https://t.co/qRETQvlLj0

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While Dolly Parton and James Patterson's 'Run Rose Run: The Novel' may have left more to be desired, the accompanying album is strong enough to stand on its own and reminds the reader/listener of Parton's undeniable songwriting skill. https://t.co/Fr35IcKAX5

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🎸 Dan Auerbach and his label Easy Eye Sound stay rooted in the blues and fosters a new wave of roots music! Learn more in this journal excerpt and check out the full story in our latest Summer 2022 "Movers & Shakers" journal: https://t.co/W4fCv2EOPZ https://t.co/ip5md0HQw0

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📖 The Rise of @ChuckBerry and Rock and Roll Learn more about RJ Smith's new biography, "Chuck Berry: An American Life" (@HachetteBooks), which offers a deep dive into the life and artistry of this music pioneer and the cultural impact he had on society. https://t.co/VdTtB788AO

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"...innovative producer and pedal steel guitarist Steve Fishell provides a biography of and loving tribute to a true pioneer on the instrument, Buddy Emmons, in Buddy Emmons: Steel Guitar Icon." 📚 Learn more about this book! @IllinoisPress https://t.co/fNfVKxnaV0

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In "Live Forever: The Songwriting Legacy of Billy Joe Shaver (@TAMUPress), @CourtneySLennon collects interviews — conducted in 2018-19 — w/ 70 musicians & friends of Shaver’s in a tribute to his songwriting and to his life. 📖 Learn more about this book! https://t.co/fQgnogJwQ5