Mandy Barnett
Just the opening track “But Beautiful” justifies the 100 is sitting in the score box. One listen to the first few notes that rise up from a magnificent 45-piece orchestra, … Read more
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Robert Finley
When Robert Finley first walked into Easy Eye Sound in Nashville, studio owner Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys fell right out of his chair. Finley’s leather pants cinched with … Read more
Catherine Britt
Catherine Britt may seem like a newcomer to the modern country music scene but in truth she is a re-emerging lady with a history that includes a previous music life … Read more
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
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
