You certainly don’t have to be born in the south to sing the Delta blues, or raised in Appalachia to master bluegrass. If you are though, and can bring that personal touch to the genre, it’s icing on the cake. Such is the case with current Nashville resident Afton Wolfe, who can call an arc […]
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.
Monday Morning Video – Robert Randolph
I saw Robert Randolph a few weeks back when he joined New Orleans greats Galactic for a handful of shows at the legendary Blue Note jazz club. It was a welcome reminder of the funk and the fury that Randolph can deliver. Here are two rousing live Randolph and the Family Band performances from 2013.
The Shootouts – Stampede
I’d venture a guess there aren’t many people walking around thinking of Akron, Ohio, as a hotbed of country music. Chrissie Hynde, Devo, The Black Keys: none of those really scream TWANG. Sometimes, though, you need to step outside the guts of the machine to see the big picture. It seems like Ryan Humbert and […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Jan/Feb 2023
Missing Someone, Jaimee Harris (from the Folk N Roll Records/Thirty Tigers release Boomerang Town) Harris’ eagerly awaited sophomore release has arrived – and it’s a beauty. What makes it even compelling is that its beauty isn’t easy. Harris fills her songs with difficult topics and troubled characters, digging into them with a thoughtful perspective. The […]
Villages on Rehearsal Space Necessities and Rolling With the Punches
Canadian folk-rock quartet Villages talk about a scarring tour experience and working for the Canadian Postal Service.
Mike Peters on Working with Computers and Being “Garagebandish”
Mike Peters of The Alarm talks about how he makes tours a lot more fun and shares the story behind one of the band’s early songs.
Monday Morning Video – Parker Twomey
How about kicking off the week with a wonderful new video from Dallas musician Parker Twomey. Back in April 2022, he travelled to the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas to perform “I’d Be Your Man” in an old church. The song appeared on All This Life, his debut solo album released last year.
Matt Hillyer Premiere – You Gotta Keep Moving
In the summer of 2021, Matt Hillyer and long-time bandmate Steven Berg decide to bring an end to their beloved band Eleven Hundred Springs. The group was a Dallas institution and credited with playing a big role in putting some edge back in the north Texas country scene. But certain things in life run their […]