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Vance Gilbert – The Mother of Trouble

Thursday, May 25, 2023 By Shawn Underwood

When I got the press release for Philadelphia native Vance Gilbert’s upcoming album, The Mother of Trouble, it noted the project contained “4 bullies, 4 deaths (3 of them murders), 3 moms, 2 accidents, 2 Black people, 2 dogs, 1 dog ball, and one missed flight due to gas station sushi.” I mean, who’s not […]

Filed Under: Americana, Folk, Jazz, Reviews, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/R&B Tagged With: Vance Gilbert

Vance Gilbert on Bedroom Rehearsals and Studying with a US Poet Laureate

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 By Mayer Danzig

Folk singer Vance Gilbert talks about why he buys guitar strings by the pack and why songwriters should pay close attention to the melodies of the greats.

Filed Under: Acoustic, Folk, Interviews, Singer/Songwriter, Why It Matters Tagged With: Vance Gilbert

Mayer’s Playlist for Oct/Nov 2011, Part 2

Tuesday, December 06, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Long Live All of Us, by Glossary Glossary have always had a reputation as a scrappy rock band from Murfreesboro, TN. While their latest doesn’t abandon the past, the band has injected a healthy dose of southern soul into the mix. And, man, does it sound good. Opener “Trouble Won’t Always […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Folk, Playlists, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Glossary, Hall and Oates, the 65's, the Mooncussers, The Psychedelic Furs, Todd May, Tom Evanchuck, Vance Gilbert, Warren Zanes, Wires in the Walls

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What is your favorite new release for week of May 2?

  • Webb Wilder – Hillbilly Speedball (52%, 13 Votes)
  • Esther Rose – Want (36%, 9 Votes)
  • Kassi Valazza – From Newman Street (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Missy Raines & Allegheny – Love & Trouble (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Jedd Hughes – Nightshades (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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