Posted in August, 2016

Frankie Lee

How does a relatively unknown singer-songwriter sign with Sturgill Simpson’s label and strike a deal with Thirty Tigers for his debut?  These ingredients: strong lyrics, melodic songs and a soothing … Read more

Rich Robinson Band

Photos by Lou Montesano After stepping in for Mick Ralphs on the recently concluded Bad Company tour, Rich Robinson immediately hit the road with his own band, and his own sound. Rich … Read more

Billy Talent

Rock and roll ain’t what it used to be. I know I sound like a crusty 60 year-old AC/DC fan with a dirty beard and a 2-pack-a-day smoking habit when … Read more

Bear’s Den

Bear’s Den continues their singer/songwriter statement under a new synth pop undertow in latest disc Red Earth & Pouring Rain. The folk sound of last year’s Islands is still visible, … Read more

Summerfest

    Milwaukee may not be at the top of your bucket list, but perhaps it should be. Summerfest’s 49th year offered a spectacular array of bands at an expansive … Read more

Newport Folk Festival

Photos by Kyra Kverno Since July, 1959, the Newport Folk Festival has been home to incredible performers who continue to make great strides in the music world. The festival originally … Read more

SHEL

SHEL creates a gauzy, gorgeous harmonized, string-driven symphony on 2016 disc Just Crazy Enough. The instruments and vocal layers blend smoothly and elegantly into a masterful production for each engaging … Read more