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
Reviews
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
Bill Toms & Hard Rain
The traveling medicine show known as Bill Toms & Hard Rain is determined to Keep Movin’ On, as their 10th studio album offers a miracle cure for the pandemic blues, … Read more
Clarence Spady
Pennsylvanian bluesman Clarence Spady has been a frequent performer at the annual Briggs Farm Blues Fest, which this magazine and this writer habitually review. There still appears to be a … Read more
The Horsenecks
Depicted in a 1967 Polaroid gracing the sepia-toned cover of Started Out in Town is an almost empty Mathew Street in grey, old Liverpool, home to The Horsenecks’ Barry Southern. … Read more
Cactus
The old proto-metal power company known as Cactus still has some juice. Jolts of heavy, blues-rock electricity have again awakened the sleeping giant, as the influential ‘70s arena-rock juggernaut presses … Read more
Amy Helm
If you ever get a chance to see Amy Helm perform live, you are in for a treat. Her natural talent, eclectic taste, and solid performance come through in every … Read more
Judy Collins
The new album from folk singer Judy Collins is a collection of her favorite songs from throughout her career. Fans will be familiar with most of the songs except for … Read more
