A quarterly roots music journal printed on 112 pages of high-quality, 100 percent recycled paper, using biodegradable ink.

Festival season starts in earnest in the spring, but of course live music happens all year round. This issue of No Depression explores all facets of the live music experience, compiling the most important roots music festivals and venturing behind the scenes at some legendary venues. Additionally, stories look at the challenges that live music curators and attendees face and dig into how roots musicians transform their recorded music into live presentations.

Included in this issue:

• Mandolin Orange
• Rhett Miller (Old 97s)
• Chris Shiflett
• Gaelynn Lea
• Langhorne Slim
• Wilco
• Shovels & Rope
• Laura Stevenson
• Chadwick Stokes (Dispatch)
• High Fidelity
• ... And so much more!

Photos/Art:

• Original design by Marcus Amaker
• Original cover art by Emilee Graverson
• Original photos from the first two No Depression festivals