Steve Goodman
I recall in July of ’72, at a Carnegie Hall benefit to save the Newport Folk Festival, Arlo Guthrie used up about a third of his set on an intro … Read more
Album Reviews
Mumps
There wasn’t a closet anywhere in the ‘70s that could hold the energetic Lance Loud. On what is thought to be the first-ever reality TV show, “An American Family,” he … Read more
Guy Davis
The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 is finally getting the exposure it deserves. One of the most sickening and deplorable events ever to take place in America, the true story … Read more
Turner Cody and the Soldiers of Love
Hopelessly in love and hung over, Turner Cody tries to gather himself, but seems to be taking leave of his senses in “Boozing and Losing.” The slow, bleary-eyed country lament … Read more
Gary Louris
Real intimacy is achieved on the insular Jump for Joy, the second solo album from Gary Louris, which is lovingly dedicated to his wife, Stephanie. A lovely, low-key affair, written, … Read more
Black River Delta
Washing off old hill country blues dirt from Black River Delta’s dark and stormy Shakin’ is next to impossible, which is fine by these grungy Swedes. Caked with gas station … Read more
Maria Muldaur with Tuba Skinny
Of all the places across this great country known for unique and exhilarating music, none have the vast riches of the Pelican State. Rollicking blues, spicy and swampy Cajun and … Read more
Bob Bradshaw
Singer-songwriter Bob Bradshaw weaves his stories through a blend of roots music forms, drawing from his background as a prose writer and frontman for a rock ‘n’ roll band. Prior … Read more
The Contraptionists
Reaching the end of The Contraptionists’ debut album Working Man’s Dread, Paul Givant is ready to kiss the ground in the yearning closer “Dream Song.” A sighing sweep of earnest … Read more
United State of Mind
Whether it’s televised or not, if United State of Mind has its way, the revolution will be as calming as their quietly soulful R&B pleas for harmony and change. Blood … Read more
