Derk’s Discoveries: Tim Buckley, Single and in the Raw
By: Derk Richardson
February 26, 2017
Two new compilations offer different and revealing perspectives on the tragic folk-rock figure’s complex songs
Derk’s Discoveries: The Late Blooming of Richard Osborn
By: Derk Richardson
February 9, 2017
Now in his late sixties, "free raga" fingerstylist Richard Osborn ascends into the pantheon of American primitive guitar players.
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Derk’s Discoveries: Buck’s Vinyl Solution
By: Derk Richardson
January 3, 2017
Guitarist Buck Curran’s enthralling solo debut is best heard on LP
Tags: Fingerstyle, Guitar
Derk’s Discoveries: Oops! He Did It Again
By: Derk Richardson
December 19, 2016
Richard Thompson walks a high wire in his requests-only shows
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: Rut Is in a Groove
By: Derk Richardson
November 30, 2016
Is Joe Rut the new king of indie country-rock?
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: Donovan’s Not Done
By: Derk Richardson
October 14, 2016
At 70, the Scottish Hurdy Gurdy Man bolsters his legacy on tour.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: Hear that Train A-Comin’
By: Derk Richardson
September 21, 2016
Joe Henry and Billy Bragg ride the rails and make them sing.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: Laurel Canyon 2.0
By: Derk Richardson
September 1, 2016
Jonathan Wilson's Deja Vu-doo
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: Bob Is Back
By: Derk Richardson
July 6, 2016
Forty-five years after their release and disappearance, singer-songwriter Bob Brown’s first two albums deserve your attention.
Tags: Guitar, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: When Dreams Come True
By: Derk Richardson
June 24, 2016
Carrie Rodriguez turns her complex cultural identity into musical magic.
Tags: Fiddle, Singer-Songwriter
Derk’s Discoveries: World (Music) Domination
By: Derk Richardson
June 12, 2016
Naxos builds an epic library of global sounds.
Tags: Recordings
Derk’s Discoveries: Five Songs for Five Bucks
By: Derk Richardson
May 20, 2016
Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally blaze news trails to indie success
Derk’s Discoveries: My Back Facebook Pages
By: Derk Richardson
April 22, 2016
How social media tipped me to the passing of Steve Young.
Matt Flinner Trio: “Traveling Roots”
By: David McCarty
April 19, 2016
Tight ensemble playing and compositional brilliance from the mandolin whiz and his compatriots.
Derk’s Discoveries: Record Store Daze
By: Derk Richardson
April 13, 2016
Browsing the Bins: A Boomer's Story
Tags: Recordings
