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critic's pick (Lexington Herald-Leader) Charlie Louvin Charlie Louvin Like any great and lasting music, the legacy of the Louvin Brothers continues to inspire succeeding generations. Americana Music Association Announces SXSW Showcase (All About Jazz) The Americana Music Association has announced the lineup for their showcase at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2007. The show will take place on Wednesday, March 14 at The Parish in Austin. This event is open to SXSW attendees, and to the general public. ARTS: Our Critics Picks (Nashville Scene) In the U.K. of 1977, Squeeze masterminds Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook adhered to songwriting craft when the fashion called for artless bruising and an overall disdain for proficiency. Arty but safe bravado (Calendarlive.com) The Frames learn "The Cost" and benefits of playing it safe, while Charlie Louvin gets help from hipster folkies and old-guard outlaws. New Releases: Dixie Chicks, Kidz Bop 11, K-os, Calla, Gomez & More (MTV Mus... Dixie Chicks' "Shut Up and Sing" documentary hits stores this week, as well as new Kidz Bop 11, K-os, Calla and Gomez releases. Our Other Blogs (Seattle Weekly) Use one of the buttons below to subscribe to Seattle Weekly's Reverb blog feed. Or choose from our full list of Web feeds . New CDs (New York Times) New releases from Anberlin, Charlie Louvin, Dolorean and Bobby Conn Indie bands work magic on Ono (Pioneer Press) Yoko Ono's shrieks, wails, howling gasps and "16-track voice" shocked people in 1969, but her music sure has shelf life. Here we are in 2007, and some of the biggest bands in the indie world have taken Ono's original tracks and turned them upside down with impressive, if very nontraditional, results. Among the acts contributing to "Yes, I'm a Witch" are the Apples in Stereo, the Polyphonic Spree, ... This week's entertainment including Babel , Reno 911! (Houston Chronicle) This week's entertainment including Babel , Reno 911! American Idol Some people like Idol 's auditions best. Not us. This week the stakes are raised as the final 24 contestants start getting whittled down by audience vote. Sundance '07! Tuesday and Wednesday on Fox. Madeleine Peyroux Bluegrass a gas at Joe Val (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) FRAMINGHAM - This year's Joe Val Bluegrass festival - the 22nd annual - arrived with a feather in its cap. In September, the Boston Bluegrass Union, its organizer, received the 2006 Event of the Year award from the International Bluegrass Music Association for last year's festival. Newsfeed display by CaRP |