Field Notes

August 18, 2026

Dave Alvin’s 1998 Masterpiece, Blackjack David, Returns in a Deluxe Way

An Americana legend’s storytelling takes center stage. ️ The new deluxe reissue of Dave Alvin’s 1998 album Blackjack David returns October 16.Alvin’s soul-searching storytelling and acoustic sound shine through, from his original tradition… Read more

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Groundbreaking Boone Creek Single Out Now

A lost Boone Creek (Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Wes Golding, Terry Baucom) recording resurfaces nearly 50 years later. “Georgia Sunrise” is streaming now! Blending soaring harmonies, slide-guitar warmth, and the easy glow of ’70s sof… Read more

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Boone Creek’s 1977 Self-Titled Debut Returns

What happens when bluegrass luminaries Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Wes Golding, and Terry Baucom teamed up? The wild, way-ahead-of-its-time 1977 self-titled debut from Boone Creek. Boone Creek defied all previously-accepted boundaries of t… Read more

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