R&B master Eli Paperboy Reed and his band cram themselves onto a small stage and set fire to the folk gospel classic “God’s Gonna Cut You Down”.
Readers’ Pick: Ray Wylie Hubbard – Co-Starring Too
You picked Ray Wylie Hubbard – Co-Starring Too as your favorite new release for the week of March 18, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75 votes) Sarah Borges – Together Alone (44) Jackie Bristow – Outsider (27) Ray Wylie Hubbard – Co-Starring Too […]
Paul Hunton of Dust City Opera On The Group’s “Band Mom” and Taking Online Courses
Paul Hunton from Albuquerque, New Mexico’s Dust City Opera talks about rehearsing in an old dance hall, Halloween cover band gigs, and a very memorable day job.
Monday Morning Video – World Party Put the Message in the Box
Karl Wallinger shares a timeless message in this pop classic. The world saysGive a little bitGive a little bit of your love to me‘Cause I’m waiting right here with my open arms
Readers’ Pick: Jeremy Ivey – Invisible Pictures
You picked Jeremy Ivey – Invisible Pictures as your favorite new release for the week of March 11, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75 votes) Sarah Borges – Together Alone (44) Jackie Bristow – Outsider (27) The Rave-Ups – Tomorrow (19) Sarah Shook […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Feb/Mar 2022, Part 2
Not Ready Yet, Jamie McDell (from the ABC Music release Jamie McDell) I’ve been not so patiently awaiting the latest release from New Zealand’s Jamie McDell. Her 2019 EP was a tremendous introduction to her songwriting talent, especially the pull no punches “Botox” and the raw emotion of “Worst Crime”. Both songs are featured, alongside […]
The Weeping Willows on Voltaire, Tropical Cyclones, and “Coolio Iglesius”
Australian duo The Weeping Willows talk about their DIY rehearsal space and the day jobs that they envy.
Monday Morning Video – The Load-Out with Jackson Browne
Let’s start the week with a classic – Jackson Browne’s “The Load-Out” with a segue into Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs’ wonderful 1960 chart-topper “Stay”. People you’ve got the power over what we doYou can sit there and waitOr you can pull us throughCome along, sing the song
Readers’ Pick: Jackie Bristow – Outsider
You picked Jackie Bristow – Outsider as your favorite new release for the week of March 4, 2022. Poll Results New Releases Readers’ Tops Winter & Spring 2022 David Gideon – Lonesome Desert Strum (75 votes) Sarah Borges – Together Alone (44) Jackie Bristow – Outsider (27) The Rave-Ups – Tomorrow (19) Sarah Shook & […]
Cactus Blossoms – One Day
They call it blood harmony. It is that special coherent blend that siblings can attain when they harmonize. In the case of The Cactus Blossoms, comparisons are abundant to the Everly Brothers. However, sometimes the obvious is the most apropos. The blend of their vocals seems effortless and gives each song a comfortable, smooth vibe […]