Mavis Staples

The circus came to town Sunday night in the form of "Mountain Stage's" opening act, Vagabond Opera. Read More

There aren't many country singers with the versatility, flair and courage to tackle separate tribute records to Johnny Paycheck and Michael Jackson. Read More

Mavis Staples turned 70 this year, still singing the soul, gospel and Civil Rights anthems she started out performing with her family group, the Staple Singers, nearly 60 years ago. Read More

It's hard to say why Tucson has been so good to the blues. Read More

As the silver-haired songwriter sang a luminous "Easy From Now On" to the setting sun, there were faces as far as the eye could see - beaming, content and, well, just plain tired. Read More

I first came to the festival two years ago (and I'm listening to the Jeff Tweedy set from that year as I write) and of course fell in love with the park as a venue for live music. Read More

Golden Gate Park's biggest musical event, the always-free Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, returns this weekend with another impressively rich and varied collection of roots music. Read More