Brenton Wood
Fame was fleeting for silky smooth, West Coast R&B crooner Brenton Wood. His Double Shot Records years having begun with such promise, Wood seemed to be the second coming of … Read more
Album Reviews
Samantha Fish
“She is amazing – so awesome – so commanding,” said Mike Zito in my December interview on these pages, describing his friend, Samantha Fish, whom he mentored early on. Now, … Read more
Mick McConnell
This is one of those genuine gems that cross your path every now and again, albeit generally way too rarely. McConnell is a British guitarist-singer-songwriter with a keen blues edge … Read more
Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches
It’s apparent that the husband and wife musical team of Nick Russo and Betina Hershey are well versed in a variety of genres. Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches’ latest EP, … Read more
Ten Strings and a Goat Skin
The name almost sounds like a children’s book to read to my niece sometime, but it’s truth in advertising. Combine guitar, violin and bodhran and you’ve got just what this … Read more
Brenton Wood
Fame was fleeting for silky smooth, West Coast R&B crooner Brenton Wood. His Double Shot Records years having begun with such promise, Wood seemed to be the second coming of … Read more
Colin Hay
I’ve been a fan of Colin Hay since I was 11 years old, when my grandmother gave me my vinyl copy of Business As Usual for Christmas. “Who Can It … Read more
Buzz Cason
A member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Buzz Cason ensured his own immortality by writing a pair of songs that certified pop classics —“Everlasting Love,” a song that’s charted … Read more
Jo Harman
Maybe we’re a little late to the party on rising British soul sensation Jo Harman who has just released her sophomore album. Yes, when I see a high profile guest … Read more
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
If you stumbled upon Front Porch Sessions, you would think you’re listening to vintage country blues, dusted off and re-released on a modern format. The rawness of this album and … Read more
