Help Save Our American Roots – Sign Up Today! Join us in the Listener’s Circle and get exclusive releases curated by the MM staff every other month. You can preview last April’s Listener’s Circle below to see what it’s like! By donating $30 monthly, you not only join this exclusive society of Roots music devotees, you […]

Big Bertha, Magdalena, Theresa, Melvina; names tossed around with such affection you’d think they were referring to wives, lovers or children. Nope. BBQs. Bernice, Louisiana (pop. 1,648) has as many grills as it has rooftops. They take their grilling seriously. A few weeks ago, Music Maker visited Bernice to shoot some music videos with Music […]

Guitar Lightnin’ Lee exudes an indescribable exuberance. A couple weeks ago he came to visit NC to play for our Freight Train Blues Series presented by Carrboro Parks & Recreation & Music Maker Relief Foundation. It is always a treat to get to hang out with Lee. While here, we got to sit down and talk […]

Hold The Rain by Pura Fé Pura Fé is one of the most mystical artists I have ever met. When you see Pura Fé perform you instantly see that her physical emotion matches her voice. A Love Like Mine is the perfect combination of Blues, Rock and Native American influences. Throw in the unique sound of […]

We are so excited to share that our long-time partner, Cathead, is now selling their craft vodka in NC restaurants and ABC stores! Read below to find out more. What do you get when you combine a passion for fine spirits, live blues, and southern heritage? Cathead Vodka. Based out of Jackson, MS, Cathead is the first and oldest […]