Ricky Skaggs speaks with American Songwriter about his hopes that young artists stay true to personal creativity.

Michael Hurley passed away last week at 83, leaving behind a legacy of untethered folk. Read our appreciation of his beloved album 'Armchair Boogie.' ...

Reginald Kenneth Dwight was a 20-year-old session musician when he applied for a job at a London record label, and was paired ...

We might still have some trouble thinking of Barre as the "former Jethro Tull guitarist" but, here, as he anticipates his solo acoustic tour and looks back on the band's epic legacy, he is okay with i ...

People like to throw around the phrases “long-awaited” and “highly anticipated” a lot. Sometimes it’s just PR hype speak, ...

John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison conformed to their stated roles of rhythm, bass and lead guitar respectfully, Lennon holding down the chord side on his Gibson J160-E or ...

more open and whole-hearted strumalong than this 1991 seemingly shiny-happy crossover from a band better known for their darker side. And while its mandolin origins drive the song’s chords, melody, ...

For For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women), she started from scratch and returned to her primary instrument, writing interlocking guitar parts—chords that travel without a lot of repetition ...

Poetry Open Mic, 5-7 p.m., Sunnyside Library ... Four-week Thursday workshop for aspiring adult/teen piano players. Learn note names, chords and familiar melodies. Details: https://tinyurl.com ...

Andrew McConathy and the Drunken Hearts prepare for a Bluebird gig this Friday, with new singles at the ready.

Albums from Elton John, Tracy Chapman, Mary J. Blige and the cast of “Hamilton” are among the new inductees to the National ...