You picked Charley Crockett – $10 Cowboy as your favorite new release for the week of April 26, 2024.
Jake Trevor Song Premiere – Coffee and Wine
I’ve always admired talented buskers. I can’t imagine a harder audience than a bunch of people who just view you as an obstacle to getting where they’re going. And yet, there is almost always a music fan or two who delay their plans to just stop and enjoy the song. Sometimes you see a few […]
Kyshona on touring in Vivian Van-Ross and Hosting the “Garageband Grammys”
Nashville singer-songwriter Kyshona talks about backpacking tour snacks and stretching – physically, mentally and emotionally.
Monday Morning Video – Roy Orbison
Hat tip to NPR and their current fundraising drive for reminding me of Roy Orbison’s greatness. Just take a look at the artists who came together to honor Orbison back in 1988. The background vocalists included Bonnie Raitt, kd lang, and J.D. Souther. The band included Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and T Bone […]
Readers’ Pick: The Brother Brothers – The January Album
You picked The Brother Brothers – The January Album as your favorite new release for the week of April 19, 2024.
Barnstar! shows us their FURIOUS KINDNESS!
Raucous! Foot-stomping! Joyful! I mean… C’mon! These are some of the first words that come to mind to describe Barnstar!’s new record, “Furious Kindness.” The bluegrass supergroup consists of Mark Erelli, Zachariah Hickman, Jake Armerding, Taylor Armerding, and Charlie Rose. Their last album came out in 2016 and this one has been worth the wait. […]
Liz Brasher on “Big Sandy” and Learning the Business Side of Music
LA by way of Memphis artist Liz Brasher talks about naming her van after Big Sandy (and reveals his alternate suggestion), using her apartment as a rehearsal space, and her favorite day job.
Anders Osborne on Early Song Titles and Setting Career Intentions
New Orleans songwriter and guitarist Anders Osborne recalls his first gig – at age 9 – and the tour vans he has owned over the course of his career.
Monday Morning Video – John R. Miller
I caught John R. Miller and his band live a few weeks ago when they passed through NYC. It was my first time seeing him and he sure didn’t disappoint with a mighty fine mix of country and rock. This song – “Nobody Has to Know Your Mind” from 2023’s Heat Comes Down – was […]
Readers’ Pick: Will Hoge – Tenderhearted Boys
You picked Will Hoge – Tenderhearted Boys as your favorite new release for the week of April 12, 2024. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Spring 2024 Old 97’s – American Primitive (10 Votes) Will Hoge – Tenderhearted Boys (7) Phosphorescent – Revelator (7) Pernice Brothers – Who Will You Believe (7) Maggie Rogers – […]