Matt Smith

Back to Folk Alliance International Music Conference: Preview The time has come to return to the land of barbecue and the Royals

Matt SmithFebruary 10, 2018

It’s been two years since I last set foot in the lobby of the venerable Westin Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri. The time has come to return to the land of bar...

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Rosie and the Riveters discuss new album and sexism in the music industry Visual flair, big hair

Matt SmithDecember 19, 2017

If there’s anything to say about Saskatoon powerhouse trio Rosie and the Riveters is that they walk the line of past and present with total effortlessness. Tak...

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The cautionary tales, love stories, triumphs and tragedies of the 2016 Folk Alliance

Matt SmithMarch 31, 2016

La Guardia airport. My flight has been delayed again and again, due to a tardy pilot. It’s becoming increasingly clear that no pilot is coming. I watch with gro...

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Americana Music Association Festival and Conference 2015 Review

Matt SmithOctober 8, 2015

My trip starts with the airline company being totally useless. I’m sure many of you are surprised by that. My inability to check in due to a “random security c...

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