For Tasha Taylor, the apple truly didn’t fall from tree. As the daughter (and junior tour-mate) of R&B Stax legend Johnnie Taylor, she was born with music rooted deep in her … Read more
If Americana, blues, country, and folk were personified, they’d be sitting at a bar with Jason Paulson’s bold, stop-you-in-your-tracks voice at the head of the table. Together, these elements create one … Read more
Rachael Sage has released 12 full-length recordings, composed most of her own music (winning prizes like the John Lennon Songwriting Contest), plays guitar and piano, is an accomplished dancer (performing … Read more
Jameson Elder grew up on music, playing guitar, piano, and dabbling with Tom Petty’s Greatest Hits, so it’s no surprise that the Atlanta-born, Nashville-based artist is now hammering out indie-folk … Read more
It took Tim McNary his fair share of twists and turns before he could call himself a Nashville artist. Born in Chicago, McNary was brought up in a evangelical environment … Read more
We encountered Matt Nakoa a couple years ago and lost track, but his performances at Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) last fall rekindled our interest. Whether solo or playing with … Read more
Brad Cole is a man of the road. Though he’s currently based in New York City, he’s a staple in Chicago, recorded his latest album in Nashville and spends most … Read more
Laura Carbone photos by Jerry Cadieux Product photos courtesy of SpiderPro By Laura Carbone As one of the staff photographers for Elmore Magazine, I shoot live music from narrow, cramped photo … Read more
With a sweep of nostalgic twee and a dusting of alternative folk, Former Belle’s latest, “I Woke Up In Chicago” is a beautifully elegiac ode to suburban romance as told … Read more
With a name that suggests big and bold things, Brooklyn-based six-piece collective Great Caesar are, indeed, nothing less than grand. Moving from Connecticut to New York City and already making … Read more
