Magnolia Boulevard has emerged from adversity with its “Dream Team” and new music coming
In 2018, a group of southern rock, soul and funk loving musicians from Lexington, Ky., got together to form a new band…
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Author: Frank & Falls
Chicagoan Francesca Folinazzo (Frank) founded Roots Music Rambler as a music and travel blog in a pre-pandemic world. COVID killed events and travel plus her desire to play her banjo. Falls texted her in 2023 and said, 'Let's bring it back as a podcast!' He was raised on John Prine, babysat on Waylon Jennings and taught to drink and cuss the proper, mountain way. He hails from Pikeville, Ky., the birthplace of Dwight Yoakum, whose annual festival is Hillbilly Days.
Maggie Noelle from Magnolia Boulevard talks about how Clintwood, Virginia informs her music
We're one day away from a new episode of Roots Music Rambler! The amazing Maggie Noëlle from Magnolia Boulevard is our guest…
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How Magnolia Boulevard’s Maggie Noëlle balances rock star vs. being a mom
A new episode of Roots Music Rambler drops Friday. We are lucky enough to have the incomparable Maggie Noëlle from Magnolia Boulevard…
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The controversy that faced Manchester Music Fest in its early years
On the latest episode of Roots Music Rambler, @manchestermusicfest organizers Jess Bowman and Tim Parks share the controversy that challenged them in…
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The Manchester Music Fest’s controversial beginnings, community and more
Did you know there’s a music festival coming Labor Day weekend that features an incredible roster of singers, songwriters and bands in…
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