Annie Keating – Make Believing
Annie Keating first picked up a guitar at age 12, but her talent was first spotted by BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris in 2008. She hasn’t stopped dazzling listeners since then. … Read more
Album Reviews
Jorma Kaukonen – Ain’t In No Hurry
Maybe it is my age or maybe just feeling mellow today, but Ain’t in No Hurry just gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Jorma opens with a laid back “Nobody … Read more
Lucie Silvas – Lucie Silvas
Rocker Lucie Silvas has joined the ranks of fellow Brits who are invading the US yet again, this time physically. The South has seen Robert Plant (Led Zep), Leo Lyons … Read more
Junior Wells – Southside Blues Jam
Southside Blues Jam, originally recorded in 1970, is an album that lives up to its title. Rather than try to dazzle listeners with show-stopping solos or intricate arrangements, Wells and … Read more
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band – So Delicious
Hell has officially been raised by this damn ‘big’ band and, judging by the state of things, it is not going to settle down quickly or easily.This band is lead … Read more
Rhiannon Giddens – Tomorrow Is My Turn
Rhiannon Giddens, co-founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops goes solo with an album that should bring her front and center into the spotlight that she deserves. First, she brings a … Read more
Ralph Stanley & Friends – Man Of Constant Sorrow
There’s no mystery why Man of Constant Sorrow is billed the way it is. When you toss famous names like Elvis Costello, Dierks Bentley, Robert Plant, Buddy Miller and Lee … Read more
Bettye LaVette – Worthy
Worthy marks the return of acclaimed producer, Joe Henry, a decade after he helped Betty regain well deserved attention for I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise following years in … Read more
Murder By Death – Big Dark Love
Big Dark Love marks Murder By Death’s seventh studio album release with grandeur, presenting their most polished collection of songs to date. The indie rock five-piece out of Indiana continues … Read more
Shuggie Otis – Live In Williamsburg
“Hello Brooklyn, we finally made it,” Shuggie Otis proudly declares following the opening track of his first ever live release. While Shuggie has been a stranger to the live album … Read more
