Matt Hendrickson

Matt Hendrickson has been a contributing editor for Garden & Gun since 2008. A former staff writer at Rolling Stone, he’s also written for Fast Company and the New York Times and currently moonlights as a content producer for Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service in Athens, Ohio.

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Arts & Culture

The Oscar-winning Arkansas virtuoso strikes black gold with the new drama series

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Music

A conversation with Scott Avett, of the North Carolina roots favorite, and Faith No More’s legendary frontman on the year’s most unexpected musical collaboration

Music

From a joyful anthem from the Queen of Bounce to a Southern supergroup’s debut release, our music editor picks ten favorite new tracks that will keep your autumn humming

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Food & Drink

Redemption Bar on Lower Broadway welcomes all with NA drinks and singer-songwriter performances. Plus: Get a recipe for McBryde’s alcohol-free Earl Grey Old-Fashioned.

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Music

The Outlaw Country legend’s son shares a cache of never-released songs in the upcoming album Songbird

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Music

The South Carolina–born guitar whiz heads to the Lowcountry this August with a few friends, and shares a video of “Here Today” from his forthcoming album, Darling Blue

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Music

The musician spreads New Orleans funk worldwide—and keeps its heart beating strong at home

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Music

Get an advance listen of the two-time Grammy winner’s new album, her first in six years

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Music

The Lone Star songwriter, and son of author Larry McMurtry, returns with The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy. Stream the album below, and read our interview

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Music

The blues great is one of many heavyweights appearing on the new album A Tribute to the King of Zydeco. Listen to his version of Clifton Chenier’s classic “Hey ’Tite Fille.”

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Music

After suffering from success’s growing pains, Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall found healing in fly fishing, friendship, and expanding their sound

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Music

The superstar talks with G&G about the inspiration behind his arresting new album and why he’s never afraid to explore fresh territory

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Arts & Culture

Following the success of Formula One, a U.S.-led team is working to spread the gospel of its two-wheeled cousin

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Music

Two songwriters join forces for three chords and their truth

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Music

At none other than the 40 Watt in Athens, Georgia, the full band reconvened during a show with actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy. Watch the clip, and read our interview with Narducy about the joyous performance

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Music

The mandolin phenom pairs her fast-fingered picking with moving songwriting on A Tip Toe High Wire

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Music

Nominated for Best Musical Score, the Austin duo reflect on their work bringing S.E. Hinton’s classic book to Broadway and its enduring appeal to audiences of all ages

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Music

After a four-year break, the Nashville singer-songwriter lets loose on her new album, Forever

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interview

The Emmy Award–winning anchor and Atlanta native goes hard in the paint for women’s basketball

Music

An Asheville-bred songwriting powerhouse, sizzling New Orleans funk, and a Red Dirt country star in the making: Our music columnist weighs in on his top ten Southern-tinged releases of the year