Album Reviews

Dr. John

Mac Rebennack is the consummate showman in many respects, but perhaps one of his strongest selling points are the friends he’s made who have endured the long and hazy journey … Read more

David Bromberg

Any new release from US roots master, guitarist David Bromberg, is bound to whip up a fair music feeding frenzy. For around fifty years, I personally have been an unashamed, … Read more

Paul Cauthen

Mountains may be moved by this voice. People unquestionably will be. Paul Cauthen sings in a baritone rife with Waylon Jennings heft, Roy Orbison cool and Elvis swagger. But Cauthen’s … Read more

Marc Ford & The Neptune Blues Club

Having been impressed by Ford’s 2014 solo album, Holy Ghost, I quickly jumped at the opportunity to hear this, thinking he’d mine those grooves again. I was wrong, but found … Read more

Fiona Boyes

Professin’ The Blues is a sixteen track release from Bay area label Reference that showcases the evidently earthy, considerable talents of Ozzie picker Fiona Boyes. It’s an outstanding offering, allowing … Read more

Colin James

American blues originators were always welcome in Canada, and I would guess that many of them looked forward to playing there in the absence of the segregation and racial atmosphere … Read more

Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps

Widely acclaimed pianist and vocalist Teresa James is back with her killer band for her ninth album. Teresa will probably remind you somewhat aurally and visually of Bonnie Raitt, but … Read more

Steve Earle

Just a month ago, we reviewed the thirtieth anniversary of Peter Case’s first solo album. Yes, 1986 was a watershed year in the birth of what we now call Americana, … Read more

Farewell Milwaukee

Little known but extremely astute in the art of providing genuine pop perfection, the Minneapolis-based band Farewell Milwaukee know how to produce the kind of hooks that garner instant enticement… … Read more