WONDER.

Around the corner from my apartment is an old Wonder Bread bakery/warehouse that baked Wonder Bread in the 1950's and 60's.  Tonight, while taking a picture of the old burnt out factory, an old man stopped next to me and looked at the old structure..."When I was a young kid, my buddy's and I used to steal loaves of bread by the truckload out the back of this shop every chance we could!"  He laughed out loud staring at the old building, as if he was staring back at his childhood.  It may just be an old abandoned warehouse, but this old man and I think it's worth at least a good story.  #theamericanramble

Nickel Creek "A Dotted Line"

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After a nine year hiatus, bluegrass trio Nickel Creek will be breaking the silence on April 1st, 2014, with their new record "A Dotted Line", released on Nonesuch Records.  If the past serves as any sign of what is to come, this is not going to be something to miss!  Check it out on April 1st at #theamericanramble

Shop Local.

Over the past few weeks, I've been starting off my mornings with a small, local coffee roaster in downtown Hoboken.  Wedged between two huge Starbucks, the owner of Bean Vault Coffee loves to promote his idea of supporting local industry.  As far as I'm concerned, I've found the best coffee in town and a mom and pop shop like Bean Vault Coffee is what #theamericanramble is all about.

Dierks Bentley's "RISER"

Click here to watch The Making Of RISER.

To me, Dierks Bentley is the definition of The American Rambler.  Dierks has been climbing his way through the country and bluegrass music scene for 15 years now, and has shared the stage with some of the greatest American musicians of our time.  His newest record, RISER, released in February of this year serves as strong competition for Dierks Bentley's best work yet.  Click the link above to watch the making of Dierks Bentley's seventh studio record, RISER.  #theamericanramble

Daily use 1.

We've all got those carry-on things that we just can't do without.  #theamericanramble

Ray LaMontagne "Supernova" Tour

http://www.raylamontagne.com/


Ray LaMontagne is without a doubt one of the strongest singer-songwriters of our time.  His unique, folk-americana style is influenced by The Band, Van Morrison, Rick Danko, and Steven Stills.  His new album, Supernova, is due for release on May 6, 2014, and he will be playing in Camden, NJ on June 7th.  Can't wait to check this out!  Ray LaMontagne represents all of the great singer-songwriter tradition and classic style of #theamericanramble

Ball and Buck Sportswear.

http://ballandbuck.com/pages/shop

Ball and Buck is a Boston, MA based company that has been designing American-made clothing for the past 2 years.  They pride themselves on hard work and quality production, and I think that is something we all can get behind.  Ball and Buck is located on Newbury St. in Boston, MA, and is also in the process of opening a new location in Brooklyn, NY.  Go check out Ball and Buck at http://ballandbuck.com/   Just the sort of thing #theamericanramble is all about.