Passenger
Let it be stated here and now; Passenger, the nom de plume for singer/songwriter Michael Rosenberg, is a brilliant musician, one whose every offering evokes a sense of wide eyed … Read more
Album Reviews
Luke Whittemore
UK folk singer/songwriter Luke Whittemore leaves listeners wanting more with his debut release, Northern Town. Across the board, these six originals feature rhythmic nuances, skilled acoustics and mournful lyrics reminiscent … Read more
Dallas Wayne
Singer, songwriter, Sirius Satellite Radio on-air personality and actor Dallas Wayne brings together nine famous friends to perform 14 country classics on his newest album, Songs The Jukebox Taught Me. … Read more
Shawn James
Shawn James grew up singing in gospel churches, trained in opera, orchestra and choir during his middle school years, and then went on to learn the guitar, piano and trumpet … Read more
The Coal Porters
The Coal Porters have always been something of an anachronism. For starters, they’re a bluegrass band based in London, led by an American expat, Sid Griffin. That’s unlikely enough, but … Read more
Tim Easton
Tim Easton has led a showman’s life. Now based in Nashville, not too far from his birthplace in Akron, OH, Easton is seeking yet another new direction. It’s not that … Read more
Devon Allman
The last time we visited Devon Allman, for 2014’s Ragged and Dirty, this writer (admittedly biased toward the blues) felt Allman had taken a step forward with a more blues-heavy album … Read more
Madeleine Peyroux
Some artists prefer recording familiar songs in the halls of railroad stations (see Bragg and Henry review next week), while Madeleine Peyroux opts for a church. It’s always a momentous … Read more
Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band
Credit Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally for offering up a take on traditional Americana that rings with authenticity and even though the mostly songs come from their own pens. The … Read more
Paul DesLauriers Band
Yet another power trio. But don’t yawn just yet, for this is a Canadian outfit that rips and roars with more than a hint of one of the finest trios … Read more
