'Fixin' the Charts, Vol. 1' gets * * * (out of four). Plus new releases from Matthew Ryan, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Josh Charles ... more info

USA Today Music — 'Fixin' the Charts, Vol. 1' gets * * * (out of four). Plus new releases from Matthew Ryan, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Josh Charles ... more info

Bonnaroo certainly could have done worse with its lineup, here’s a selection of the more country-leaning acts: John Fogerty, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, The Nitty Gritty Di... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Bonnaroo certainly could have done worse with its lineup, here’s a selection of the more country-leaning acts: John Fogerty, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jamey Johnson, Kris Kristofferson, The Nitty Gritty Di... more info

Live Daily — Kings of Leon, fresh off their wins at this year's Grammy Awards, will perform at the Bonnaroo Festival in June, joining a headlining crew that includes Jay-Z, the Dave Matthews Band and The Flaming Lips performing Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon... more info

Popdose — It may not be as much fun as its artwork implies, but that’s pretty much a matter of course when you’re talking about an album titled Genuine Negro Jig from a band named the Carolina Chocolate Drops — a combination that promises more hours of f... more info

Guardian Music — Derby TheatreNot many bands could get away with calling their album Genuine Negro Jig, but the Carolina Chocolate Drops are a case apart – a group of young African-Americans who perform ­antique jug band tunes with ­swaggering hip-hop at... more info

Scotsman.com — CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS ***** GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL more info

Guardian Music — (Nonesuch)Two years on from their debut album Heritage, Carolina Chocolate Drops are now recording for a more high-profile label, have acquired a more high-profile producer (Joe Henry, who has worked with Allen Toussaint and Elvis Costello) but are s... more info

All About Jazz — EMERGENCY BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR HAITI AT NEW YORK'S CITY WINERY PATTI SMITH, THE SWELL SEASON, LEWIS BLACK, VERNON REID and COREY GLOVER from LIVING COLOUR ROSANNE CASH, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, YO LA TENGO AND MORE SUPPORT HAITI OVER 4 NIGHTS AT... more info