The Kentucky Headhunters
The Kentucky Headhunters have never been the type to easily fit in. Growing up in rural Kentucky, they began instinctually as a rock ‘n’ roll band when the rest of … Read more
Album Reviews
Jack Tempchin
Up until now, Jack Tempchin has never seemed in much of a hurry to make his own music. A prolific writer with a vast hit repertoire — among the many, … Read more
Jake Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro’s latest album, Nashville Sessions, is a bold mixture of energy, up-tempo jams and original polyrhythmic songs. Shimabukuro is known as a ukulele virtuoso, and his passion and skill shine … Read more
Hat Fitz and Cara
We encountered Hat Fitz and Cara over Labor Day at Rhode Island’s Rhythm & Roots Festival, always a reliable source for stunning new music. The duo crank out an impressive … Read more
Justin Hayward
Although his solo output is lesser known than his work with the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward’s own efforts have continued to make a prominent impression over the past 40 years, … Read more
The Midnight Pine
Often described as “ethereal,” the haunted folk musings of the Midnight Pine aren’t as delicate as that word would suggest. Though occasionally desolate and rustic, the immersive, slow-burning offerings from … Read more
The Monochrome Set
None other than the great and powerful Morrissey was known to have championed the Monochrome Set back in their ’80s heyday. More modern acts such as Franz Ferdinand have also … Read more
Kris Davis
Pianist Kris Davis has an impressive new double disc containing a CD and accompanying DVD of each duo captured in split screen with a befitting title, Duopoly. The idea of Duopoly … Read more
The Record Company
The first swampy bass licks of “Off the Ground” ought to prick up the ears of any blues, rock, Americana or, let’s face it, music fan, and the rest of … Read more
Tami Neilson
Trading breezy locks for a mile-high beehive and flowery frocks for skin-tight sexy, Tami Neilson made herself over big-time. But the transfixing music on Don’t Be Afraid is what really … Read more
