Sometimes, when you hear music coming out of Austin you realize that it just couldn’t come from anywhere else. The songwriting style of Guy Clark and Townes van Zandt from back in the day; the fiddle and accordion Tejano influences; the dance halls of central Texas; it’s all there. That’s what struck me most about […]
Sour Bridges – Sour Bridges
The simple fact is, some bands are better when they’re in the studio and some are better out on a stage. Ray LaMontagne literally made me squirm at a show given how obviously uncomfortable he was on the stage. Carrie Rodriguez has never managed to capture the magic of her stage charisma on a record. I […]