country rock
noun
1
: rock music containing elements of country music
2
geology
: the rock in which a mineral deposit or intrusion is enclosed
Near the edge of an intrusion, where magma has already been cooled against the surrounding country rock, this happens fairly slowly.—
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Live music will be provided by country rock band Strawdawg, ’80s cover act Fast Times, The Boy Band Night and disco-centric Libido Funk Circus.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
There are also special events to look out for, including Trivia Night and a Live Music Series at The Lot including country rock, jazz, classic rock and blues.
—Jessica Peralta, Orange County Register, 20 Sep. 2024
The seminal country rock band was formed in Los Angeles in 1971.
—Kristina Wood, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Although he is known for his collaborations with some of country rock’s biggest-ever stars, Souther also had a successful solo career.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024
There are also special events to look out for, including Trivia Night and a Live Music Series at The Lot including country rock, jazz, classic rock and blues.
—Jessica Peralta, Orange County Register, 20 Sep. 2024
The seminal country rock band was formed in Los Angeles in 1971.
—Kristina Wood, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Although he is known for his collaborations with some of country rock’s biggest-ever stars, Souther also had a successful solo career.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Country rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country%20rock. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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