Johnny Nicholas
The late Stephen Bruton comes to mind. After all, Johnny Nicholas is essentially playing with Bruton’s old band, the Resentments sans Jon Dee Graham, like he did on his 2011 … Read more
Album Reviews
Seth Walker
Seth Walker is a bluesman dressed up as an Americana artist. I’ve always felt that way about him since I first saw him perform at the Americana Music Conference over … Read more
The Heaters
Phil Spector could have done wonders for the Heaters, whose blissful, artfully arranged girl-group harmonies and pearly melodies are finally coming out of hiding. Shelved since the early ‘80s, this … Read more
Bo Ramsey
Lucinda Williams has always credited Bo Ramsey for teaching her about the value of spaces in music. Others like Bill Frisell and Miles Davis are huge proponents of spaces in … Read more
Roland Johnson
After years in cover bands, St. Louis singer Roland Johnson makes his label debut at 68 with a set of undiluted, classic soul that will please fans of Otis Redding and … Read more
The Danberrys
There is something to be said for the tighter bonds that marriage often brings. Likewise, there’s something to be said for the talent that seems inherent within the bounds of … Read more
Dolly Shine
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and apparently that includes grit and attitude. Dolly Shine makes a convincing case for that very premise, and on their new nine song … Read more
Rich Robinson
Rich Robinson’s body of work with the Black Crowes can unquestionably stand up against any level of scrutiny as one of the finest representations of American bred rock n’ roll. … Read more
Jomo & the Possum Posse
When a band thanks something called the Guns and Oil Brewing Company in Austin in their liner notes, and gives a shout out to Saved by the Bell’s AC Slater … Read more
Bill Kirchen and Austin de Lone
How about this pairing? – uniting the Titan of the Telecaster with the Godfather of Pub Rock to record both in Austin, TX and London, UK? I’m sure you are … Read more
