Chris Stamey
It’s an apt title this, given that Chris Stamey has always been a master of euphoria in one way or another for quite a long time. One of the preeminent … Read more
Album Reviews
The Mike + Ruthy Band
First impressions matter, and judging by the name alone, The Mike + Ruthy Band might offer the impression that they’re smack full of homespun sentiments and down home designs. To … Read more
Vanilla Fudge
I am a little disappointed in this album, but it isn’t all bad. And frankly, it isn’t them, it’s me… I was hoping that this album would immediately take me … Read more
Kodaline
Still riding a wave of worldwide success courtesy of its debut album, A Perfect World, Kodaline was not about to rest on its well-earned laurels. The Irish foursome of friends … Read more
Ballroom Thieves
Identifying yourself as a folk group and living in that hub of traditional music, Boston, brings with it the high bar that’s been established by the generations of musicians who … Read more
Bachman
Now deep into the fifth decade of his hit-filled career, Randy Bachman is still takin’ care of business with the recent release of Heavy Blues, an 11-song set that delivers … Read more
Jack Tempchin
After making his mark as a songwriter of note for the Eagles (“Already Gone,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling” et. al.) as well as for Tom Waits, J.D. Souther, Jackson Browne and … Read more
Leonard Cohen
At the age of 80, Leonard Cohen is rivaled only by Willie Nelson in terms of artistic longevity and sheer dexterity. Where most performers would have long since retired and … Read more
Eilen Jewell
Since her dustily evocative Boundary County in ’05, through each succeeding release (most notably Letters from Sinners & Strangers and Queen of the Minor Key), I’ve been pitching Eilen Jewell … Read more
Various Artists
The diverse cast of participants assembled here to honor Paul McCartney illustrates his impact on modern music in ways no adjectives could. His impact is so explicit in fact that … Read more
