When Music Maker’s Executive Director, Tim Duffy, heard that partner artist Albert White’s laptop had “died,” Tim realized it was an issue that required an immediate solution. Thanks to Music Maker’s Musician Sustenance program, a refurbished laptop was immediately in-the-works for Albert.   “The motherboard went out and they told me it would be cheaper […]

Now here’s a gritty yawp of angst and regret combined with a soulful rhythm of resolution and wisdom. Two Trains Runnin’ by John Dee Holeman will grab you and get you rolling to its strong and hypnotic spell. You Got to Lose, You Can’t Win All the Time by John Dee Holeman

Purchase Spencer Branch Here! Spencer Branch by Spencer Branch Recorded in Whitetop Mountain, Virginia Spencer Branch features siblings Kilby Spencer and Martha Spencer along with North Carolina Native, Kelley Breiding. Their music blends original and traditional songs, drawing from the band’s mountain heritage. With thirteen tracks, the album features Martha and Kelley’s entrancing harmonies backed […]

Cedar Grove by Red Rover   Tim and Susan Wells, a married couple who also perform as a folk duo, released this album as part of Music Maker’s Next Generation program. Listening to Cedar Grove always feels like spring to me – most likely because Tim and Susan Wells have been frequent performers at our […]

Clarksdale began to rumble with energy as all of the bands plugged in their guitar amps at 9am last Saturday, the start of Juke Joint Festival. Every year Music Maker travels down to Mississippi for the Juke Joint to play for blues enthusiasts from all over the world. This year, Albert White, Sam Frazier Jr., […]