Americana

Americana refers to the basic characteristics of American culture. It is the distinctly American way of life that exists within our cultural aesthetics. The foods eaten, the clothes worn, the movies loved and the music listened too all refer to the concept of Americana.

Americana speaks to more than an American way of life or American tastes; it also refers to the norms that govern the cultural practices within America. Within the culture there are acceptable and unacceptable behaviors, which are determined by the norms governing the American way of life.

Furthermore, with respect to the practices within American culture, Americana reflects the tensions present within American society, while also reflecting the good. It is a complex interrelation of all things American.

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• DTHOSN – Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

  
  The Inquiring Mind — Authority: 483
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• Pixie Carnation’s ‘Fresh Poems’ Incites You To Feel Alive Again

  
  The Silver Tongue — Authority: 147
  ‘ Fresh Poems ‘ by Pixie Carnation brings a freshness to rock and roll which has been absent for decades.  These five songs from this Swedish band have all the liveliness and rocking rhythm mastered by American greats like Springsteen, only the music is very much a part of the new millennium.  The energetic ...
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• “Whatever period it conjures, I promise you that its easy...

  
  Semper erit aestas. — Authority: 141
  “Whatever period it conjures, I promise you that its easy elegance will endure. Look at those colors: red, white and blue. That’s America. But when you pull it over your head, somehow you don’t feel like a flagpole. That’s just good design.” — Tommy Hilfiger
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• Chip Taylor – Yonkers, NY

  
  Twangville — Authority: 465
  I’ve never made a secret of my preference for live music .  One of the things that attracts me to a live performance is that you learn a little more about the performer.  They don’t just bare their sole with their music, but generally give you some of the story behind the story.  What’s great about the ...
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• Give the man his flag

  
  Vox Popoli — Authority: 559
  I like John Scalzi, I simply dont happen to agree with him very often. But give him his due. Every now and then, he simply knocks one out of the park : Dear homeowners association: When a Medal of Honor recipient wants to have a flagpole in his front yard, you say “Yes, sir. By all means. Thank you, sir.” ...
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• American Bell

  
  Viewliner Ltd. — Authority: 421
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• Gardner Girl

  
  Viewliner Ltd. — Authority: 421
  Cover of the 1953 Gardner Bakery brochure with Shirley Temple look alike. (Madison, Wisconsin)
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• Wilco

  
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• The Silver Lining of Wednesdays NY Marriage-Equality Vote

  
  Paper Clips N' Potato Chips — Authority: 122
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• News Round Up: Billy Joe Shaver Disovers his Roots, Closes Out 2009 with Willie

  
  Twang Nation — Authority: 411
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• Run, Run, Rudolph! Famous Reindeer to Make Appearances at Dennis 7 Dees Garden Center

  
  Blog Out - Just Out Newspaper — Authority: 144
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• Charlotte Live Music Events Calendar, Band News & More 12/02/09 - 12/09/09

  
  Charlotte NC Live Music, Events, Band News, Calendar & More — Authority: 110
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• uReview: Townes Van Zandt

  
  THE RISING STORM — Authority: 115
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• Elvis Presley: Elvis 75 – Good Rockin’ Tonight

  
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  Seiden Leadership — Authority: 462
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• One-Legged Bodysuit - Candice Swanepoel At 2009 Victorias Secret Fashion Show!

  
  Tierra Unica — Authority: 131
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• From Country to Cosmic: Michael Spriggs’ Neurasenia-Echoes December CD of the Month

  
  The Echoes Blog — Authority: 457
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• Lyle Lovett: Natural Forces

  
  Eat Sleep Drink Music — Authority: 137
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• Obama on Afghanistan

  
  The blog of Dave Cole — Authority: 424
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• Selectism Q&A | David Hamilton

  
  Selectism.com — Authority: 672
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