Elmore Magazine
| Categories | Music |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Suzanne Cadgene |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| First issue | June 2005 |
| Final issue | July 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | New York City |
| Language | English |
| Website | ElmoreMagazine.com |
Elmore magazine is an American music publication founded in 2005 by Suzanne Cadgène and Arnie Goodman. With the motto, “Saving American Music,” Elmore covers a wide variety of genres, including roots, rhythm and blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, country, folk and Americana.
Elmore's name was inspired by bluesman Elmore James, although Cadgène also explained, “Elmore James was certainly a factor, but Elmore is a funky, American, down-home name. I don't know any ‘Sir Elmores.’”
According to the publication’s mission statement, “If music is your life’s soundtrack, and you’re as interested in looking ahead as you are curious of what came before, consider yourself on board.”
After ten years as a print publication, in July 2014 Elmore transitioned to an online format, supplemented by its monthly e-newsletter, the E-more.
Elmore runs interviews and in-depth features concerning American music, breaking music news, extensive reviews of new releases, re-issues, music-related films, books and a wide array of live music shows and festivals across the country, as well as giveaways and contests.
In 2012, Elmore was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Elmore’s Reviews section, updated daily, features pieces on both new and reissued albums and live shows, as well as music-related films and books. Reviews contributors have included noteworthy music artists, such as Charlie Musselwhite, Kenny Vance and pianist Dave Keyes (see below for notable musicians who have contributed features to Elmore). The “Ear Candy” subsection spotlights out-of-left-field releases such as the debut record from 81-year-old Mississippi bluesman Leo “Bud” Welch.
An interview piece, "Influences," pairs two diverse, iconic artists, asking them the same questions about the moments that influenced their careers, and compares their answers. Contrasts abound, including blues guitarist Doyle Bramhall II’s revelation that he learned guitar on Lightnin’ Hopkins’ instrument, which Bramhall’s drummer father had; living blues legend Buddy Guy recalled that his first guitar was a homemade acoustic with just two strings. Other “Influences” interviewees have included Vince Gill, Ike Turner, Bo Diddley, Dr. John, Gregg Allman, Merle Haggard, Darius Rucker, Ron Wood, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, John Mellencamp, Smokey Robinson, Jeff Bridges, Jewel (singer), Alice Cooper, Darlene Love, Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy and David Crosby.
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