One of my favorite things about seeing live shows (well, after the music) are the crazy comments that you hear along the way. Here are a few choice selections from 2024. I switch guitars a lot because of the weight of the material. Josh Ritter You think I need luck, I been doing this a […]
Guy Davis – The Legend of Sugarbelly
For Guy Davis, keeping the blues alive means keeping it alive even its most stripped-down form. The Legend of Sugarbelly is a throwback to the blues’ purest, simplest acoustic form, so reminiscent of Lead Belly and the earliest masters one almost expects to hear the crackle of an old 78-inch record. Davis is a great […]
Tyson Davis of Blackwater Railroad Company on Touring in “Milk Milk” and Energetic Guitar Picking
Guitarist and vocalist Tyson Davis of Alaskan roots band Blackwater Railroad Company talks about the group’s rehearsal studio, where they recorded their most recent album, and his favorite day job.
Denitia on Coffee Shops, Her Kia Soul, and Following Her Intuition
Singer-songwriter Denitia talks about being resourceful when it comes to meals while on tour and shares a funny story about her rehearsal space.
Monday Morning Video – Joshua Ray Walker
Joshua Ray Walker has rapidly established himself as one of country music’s shining lights. He burst onto the scene with the stunning “Canyon” back in 2019 and has released music at a furious pace. Two studio albums of originals, an acoustic album, a covers album, and a live album, all tremendous showcases of his talent. […]
Readers’ Pick: Jeffrey Foucault – Universal Fire
You picked Jeffrey Foucault – Universal Fire as your favorite new release for the week of September 6, 2024.
Rebecca Frazier – Boarding Windows in Paradise
Back in the aughts, Virginia native Rebecca Frazier started gaining acclaim for her bluegrass flat-picking guitar, first with the band Hit & Run, followed up with her 2013 solo release, When We Fall. Then, as they say, life happened, and a career on the road as a bluegrass musician took a back seat to local […]
David Luning – Lessons
I think it’s rare when someone can look back on their life and point to a single event that made them change course. It’s more likely a series of things building up to something that becomes the proverbial straw. In the case of Californian David Luning, it was having friends turn him on to the […]
Steve Cropper on Soundchecks, Sock Hops, and Selling Groove
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper talks about touring with the Blues Brothers, getting better tables at restaurants, and the experience of hearing your work played on the radio for the first time.
Monday Morning Video – Bird Streets and Amy Vachal
Let’s start the week with this breathtaking new cover of John Waite’s classic “Missing You”, courtesy of Brooklyn’s Bird Streets and Amy Vachal.