I’m not sure the debate over nature versus nurture will ever get resolved, but there’s no doubt you absorb some of the culture of anywhere you live for an extended period of time. My proof point to that is the title track from Oakland’s Jill Rogers and her band Crying Time’s latest album, Many Worlds […]
SXSW 2023 – The Sounds, Part 4
SIR WOMAN Sir Woman celebrated their 2023 Austin Music Awards Band of the Year award by, well, playing all over town. I caught their last set – on Sunday afternoon – where singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson led the group, including featured vocalists Spice and Roy Jr., through a wonderous and soulful performance. GOODNIGHT TEXAS Another band […]
SXSW 2023 – The Sounds, Part 3
ROANOKE Another on my short list of new to me artists for me this year was Roanoke. They bore more than a passing resemblance to the fictional Daisy Jones and the Six in both song and spirit. A good thing in my book. JAKE BLOUNT Jake Blount is a true student of American music. So […]
Ryan Humbert of The Shootouts on Graphic Design, Streaming Radio, and Cliches
Ryan Humbert of country band The Shootouts talks about being in a band of foodies, selling their old tour vehicle, and lessons learned along the way.
Monday Morning Video – Plains
Plains – the duo Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee) & Jess Williamson released one of my favorite 2022 albums. Here’s a stripped down acoustic performance by the duo which features a few songs from the album, including my fave of faves “Problem With It”.
Touchin’ Down in New England Town – a Special Boston Playlist
By My Lonesome, GA-20 (from the album Karma Chief Records release Live in Loveland) Just Because, GA-20 (from the Karma Chief Records release Crackdown) Blues band GA-20 have emerged from the pandemic with a vengeance. Their non-stop touring aside, they are releasing their second album in seven months. Both are tremendous showcases for the group’s […]
Monday Morning Video – Abby Hamilton
I saw Abby Hamilton as part of last fall’s Underwater Sunshine Festival in NYC, where she and her band were among the weekend’s highlights. A little rock, a little acoustic country, and a whole lot of goodness. Here are two videos that showcase her talent, the electrified “Change Things”, filmed at an Arts Center in […]
Emily Nenni – On the Ranch
I listen to more music driving than I do just about anywhere else. That’s where the music comes alive to me. Any music. Different genres invoke a different feeling sitting behind the wheel. As far as country music goes, it’s highly visual in its telling of a story. What I see looking out of my windshield and windows becomes […]
The Panhandlers – Tough Country
I love discovering the oceans of great music that exist without the support of mainstream media. It’s like being let in on a secret that is only meant for a few sets of ears. There is immense richness in its tone, coupled with a composition that makes me think, “How are these guys not more […]
Pony Bradshaw on Avoiding Cover Band Shows and Making a Living Under the Radar
Singer-songwriter Pony Bradshaw talks about his pain the ass tour van, rehearsing across the street from a Federal penitentiary, and why music isn’t a one-size-fits-all career.