“Because these are desperate times/You’re looking at a desperate man.” Were truer words ever spoken? William Russell Wallace’s new album, Confidence Man brings us down-and-out reprobates through keen-eyed satire. Wallace … Read more
Chris Barber’s story is an absolute, action-packed epic, worthy of a Ken Burns documentary or a film adaptation of the extravagant set A Trailblazer’s Legacy, willed into existence by his … Read more
George Frayne, known worldwide as Commander Cody, passed away September 26, 2021, in his longtime home of Saratoga Springs, NY. The Commander’s band, The Lost Planet Airmen, turned music sideways … Read more
Award-winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard blended Americana/Southern Gothic storytelling and dirty slide guitar to bring A Tale of Two to the stage. Their emotional shows channel southern … Read more
A true cowboy, CJ Garton earned his well-worn boots just like the five generations before him, on an Oklahoma ranch founded by his family during the land run in the … Read more
Stuff Happens is Stuffy Shmitt’s first record in eight years because, well, he went crazy. Or maybe he just manifested his longtime craziness. Proof: He was bounced from bars in New York’s West … Read more
Photographs by Laura Carbone Back by popular demand and having survived the hiccups of Covid 19, Rhythm and Roots, one of our favorite festivals (for a slew of reasons—read on), … Read more
Successful bands know that the relationship between band members works—for better or for worse—much like a marriage. Kerry and Donna Herrick’s partnership in music and marriage began in Spokane, in … Read more
Jonathan Paull Gertler operates on the “less is more” premise with No Fear, set for release on September 10. Capturing a pure acoustic sound, Gertler has gone for clean guitar … Read more
Rhythm & Roots, one of our very favorite festivals, is definitely back in business for this Labor Day Weekend. The best mix of great, diverse music, friendly management and manageable … Read more
