You picked The Paper Kites – At the Roadhouse as your favorite new release for the week of September 1, 2023.
Crowes Pasture – Don’t Blink
I love a good origin story. In the case of Massachusetts’ duo Crowes Pasture, they met in their careers as corporate attorneys. Guitarist Andy Rogovin and banjoist Monique Byrne, by now married, didn’t really discover their vocal harmony talent until they started singing to their young kids. They describe their music as a “banjo-guitar romance”, […]
Ole Kirkeng on Catering Gigs and His Definition of a Successful Tour
Norwegian singer-songwriter Ole Kirkeng talks about his nickname, playing open mics, and the benefit of putting one’s self out there.
Monday Morning Video – Jimmy Buffett
We lost another legend this weekend with the passing of Jimmy Buffett. Buffett’s legacy stretches beyond music that is revered by countless fans. He also helped shape the business of music, creating an empire that made him a cultural icon. It’s hard to pick just one classic from a catalog that is filled with them. […]
In Memoriam – Jimmy Buffett
Long before artists like Reba and Garth took their music and turned it into a brand, there was Jimmy Buffett. If the erstwhile Nashvillian had launched his career in the last couple of decades, his combination of laid back rhythms and tales of industrious avoidance of adult responsibility would have no doubt landed him in […]
Readers’ Pick: Turnpike Troubadours – A Cat in the Rain
You picked Turnpike Troubadours – A Cat in the Rain as your favorite new release for the week of August 25, 2023.
Photos that ROCK! Senora May @ Newport Folk
One of my favorite artists to shoot at Newport Folk this year was Senora May. I had not heard her songs before, but she looked and sounded absolutely beautiful. Please enjoy some of my favorite photos from her set! Photos by Suzanne Davis McMahon
The Mike Jacoby Electric Trio – The Long Haul
I think most people would agree music is a visceral experience. It’s more than that, though. Sometimes the music moves you, and other times it makes you move. Los Angeles’ Mike Jacoby mostly writes and records in the latter style, and sticks to those strengths in his new album, The Long Haul. His previous three […]
Lauren Calve on MacGyver Car Repairs and Finding a Musical Community
Singer-songwriter Lauren Calve talks about an old Washington D.C. musician rite of passage and being creative about the business side of music.
Monday Morning Video – Marvin Gaye
In addition to being one of soul music’s most dynamic performers, Marvin Gaye was also one of its most prodigious musical artists. In honor of its 50th anniversary, Gaye’s iconic album Let’s Get It On is being reissued in a special deluxe edition. The collection includes a treasure trove of bonus material, from demos and […]