Jennifer Nettles
Many of us will miss the television show Nashville for any number of reasons, not the least of which is the fact that it made mainstream country palatable again. The … Read more
Album Reviews
East of Venus
Fabled indie supergroup East Of Venus finally breaks the seal on their tuneful, expertly crafted debut album Memory Box. It’s been a long time coming, as members of the Feelies, … Read more
Mark May Band & The Soul Satyr Horns
I distinctly recall the instant 21 years ago while shooting pool when the ripping “You’re Leaving Baby” from Mark May and the Agitators’ debut, Call on the Blues, shot me … Read more
The Saint Johns
Blessed be the Saint Johns, for the rich, intoxicating Americana found on their debut album Dead of Night brimming with warm melodies, emotional resonance. Their swooning male-female vocal harmonies are exquisite. … Read more
Jake Shimabukuro
The novelty wore off a while ago. That was undoubtedly part of Jake Shimabukuro’s plan all along. A ukulele virtuoso and world-music ambassador, the nimble-fingered Hawaiian has done more than … Read more
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne
Widely decorated boogie-woogie pianist and contemporary songsmith Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne storms out of Vancouver with mostly jumping blues for a dozen originals and one devastating ballad cover. Joining him … Read more
Tinsley Ellis
Early in his career Tinsley Ellis was known primarily as a fiery blues-rock guitarist and while that fire still burns, today Ellis continues to evolve as one of the best … Read more
Robert Ellis
Ellis’ 2015 The Lights from the Chemical Plant and especially that song itself were hauntingly compelling, so this release comes with high expectations. While no one song has quite the … Read more
