Premiere: The Texas Horns, out in front
One of the most in-demand horn sections for both recording sessions and tours, The Texas Horns back some of the biggest names in the roots music world, but The Horns have … Read more
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Mike Farris Interview
By Iain Patience When Nashville-based roots musician Mike Farris picked up a Grammy in 2015 for his album, Shine For All The People, few were surprised save for Farris … Read more
Premiere: Soulful Sam Huber’s Songs for Mona
Often referred to as “The Funkiest Man in Finland,” Sam Huber is the embodiment of global soul. His new album, Songs For Mona encompasses a collection of ballads and re-imagined … Read more
Premiere: Rod Melancon’s Heartbreakers
Rod Melancon’s songs tell their short stories in sparse, striking detail that immediately transports listeners to his time and place. Another writer might encounter his dream girl at an unnamed … Read more
Jon Anderson
“Activate me! All you gotta do—just mesmerize my heart and soul this time!” Jon Anderson exclaims on his new solo album. Based on this kind of jubilance conveyed by the … Read more
Jorma Kaukonen pens autobiography, Been So Long
Master guitarist Jorma Kaukonen, who came to prominence as a founding member of The Jefferson Airplane (later Jefferson Starship), and who is celebrating his 50th anniversary with Hot Tuna, has … Read more
Thom Bresh at City Winery, Nashville
Photos : Kathy & Ronnie Wade The last time Thom Bresh appeared at the Nashville City Winery, he had a whole lot of help from 16 other astounding guitar slingers, there … Read more
Premiere: Vintage Trouble band’s Chapter II
Swaggering rock, soulful blues, R&B and pop pour off a Vintage Trouble stage and wash over the audience like a tsunami. The quartet has toured 30 countries with The Who, The Rolling Stones, … Read more
Premiere: Birdsong At Morning
Thought-provoking and soul-baring, Birdsong At Morning’s music spins elegant tapestries of sound, words, and melodies. Singer Alan Williams holds a full-time position as Chair of the music department at the … Read more
Do you know this man?
Sharp-eyed photographer (well, that’s what they do) Lou Montesano spotted this Elmore fan at a Little Feat show at the Beacon Theatre in NYC, and it got us thinking. Snap … Read more
