Scott H. Biram
Cut from the same rebellious, unwashed cloth as Shooter Jennings and Hank Williams III, Scott H. Biram rings out a grimy bar rag of hard truth and tortured, rough-and-tumble Americana … Read more
Album Reviews
Southern Avenue
These days, Southern Avenue courses through Memphis to Soulsville in two ways. Years ago, it became the road around town that arrives at the illustrious Stax music studio and record … Read more
Kelly and Ellis
For every duo that makes it big, there are ten more hoping to follow in their footsteps. For Leslie Ellis and Casey Kelly, “fame” is something they have both experienced … Read more
Curtis McMurtry
Austin’s Curtis McMurtry is plying completely different territory than his dad, James. How many albums do you know featuring a chamber ensemble of banjo, cello, upright bass and muted trumpet? … Read more
Shinyribs
Putting the soulful horn-drenched sensibility of Kevin Russell together with the rock ‘n’ roll spirit of Jimbo Mathus is a surefire recipe for success, especially when blended with New Orleans … Read more
Josh Hyde
Sonny Landreth sums up Josh Hyde succinctly; funky, atmospheric, and soulful. This writer can’t really improve on that but can shed some light on this Louisiana artist’s impressive debut. The … Read more
Eric Gales
Many of the today’s blues artists are steering away from traditional blues, forging their own paths for a future of the blues by incorporating rap, hip-hop, R&B, jazz and/or rock … Read more
Roger Street Friedman
Although Roger Street Friedman resides well below the radar, the music he makes offers all the ingredients necessary for mainstream success. While it’s hard to apply an exact comparison to … Read more
Nikki Lane
The irreverent, sassy, rock n’ roller decked out in country duds returns with her third album. 2014’s All of Nothin’ garnered much acclaim for Nikki Lane, so this one comes … Read more
Rayna Gellert
Up until this point, Rayna Gellert has shored up her credibility mainly in service to others, as member of the bluegrass band Uncle Earl and by literally playing second fiddle … Read more
