Additionally, there’s a new John Carter Cash-produced Norman Blake record and new music from 49 Winchester and Joe Ely. In short, today is a good day to be a fan of roots music.

Blake has performed for more than 60 years. He was in Johnny Cash's band and played on Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline album. Now 77, his new album is called Wood, Wire and Words.

Blake has performed for more than 60 years. He was in Johnny Cash's band and played on Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline album. Now 77, his new album is called Wood, Wire and Words.

Norman Blake and the Rising Fawn String Ensemble In Concert (Ramblin’) (STAR) (STAR) (STAR)Doc & Merle Watson In Concert (Ramblin’) (STAR) (STAR) (STAR) 1/2For many, the term “folk music ...