Irish-born, Boston-based Bob Bradshaw has been exploring many facets of Americana music in the 30 years he’s lived in the States—from the Texas singer-songwriters he strives to emulate to the … Read more
Photos by Arnie Goodman The “Stars Align Tour” aligned itself with the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ, and did not disappoint, perhaps with one exception. With a bill … Read more
With their first album, Grand Old Grizzly was quickly nominated for “Best New Band” and “Best Country/Americana” act by the Houston Press, and their second album, CosmoNada, made it to … Read more
You’d think a group that sings more love songs than Paul McCartney might wear thin over an entire concert, but that would be underestimating Air Supply. Yes, the song’s themes … Read more
Rhythm & Roots, in Ninigret State Park, Charlestown, RI, has remained a favorite destination for reporters who go to festivals for a living. Superb acts, great food, friendly atmosphere and … Read more
Photos and Review by Lou Montesano Music lifts our spirits, and who can’t use a little spiritual uplift these days? The Campbell Brothers—Chuck, Darick and Phillip—know all about music as … Read more
Acclaimed guitarist Colin James is heading back to the main roads of the blues, and he’s going first class, on Stony Plain/True North Records. After the success of his Blue Highways … Read more
Photos by Laura Carbone To keep music alive, children must put away screens and pick up musical instruments. With the creative process of playing music comes self-esteem, focus and the … Read more
Photos by Laura Carbone Everyone in the Northeast blues scene is asking “Are you going to the Boogie?” They are talking about The White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival, in Thornton … Read more
Leave it to a veteran songwriter like Willie Nile to take a stand on what our country is becoming. I’ve been waiting for an album like this since November … Read more
