The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Positive vibes emanate from the bully pulpit of Poor Until Payday, the latest sermon of boisterous country blues from The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Feverishly expounding on the virtues … Read more
Album Reviews
Lindsay Beaver
There’s a litany of the unusual here. When Alligator Records signs an artist, the name is often familiar, but Lindsay Beaver is a new name for most of us, yet … Read more
Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles
On the wagon and raising a kid now, Sarah Borges still loves gritty rock ‘n’ roll. Once again fronting The Broken Singles, after going solo for a stretch, the plucky … Read more
The Bottle Rockets
Forgive the Bottle Rockets for feeling out of step with the times. More aligned with the crusty, unshaven outlaw country crowd than the slick, pop-obsessed hucksters of Nashville’s upper crust, … Read more
Concerned Students
Brought to you by The Little Village Foundation, Raise Your Voice! The Sound of Student Protest offers a multitude of voices and thoughts. From the track “Freedom,” by Nina Lee, … Read more
Delta Moon
Delta Moon return with another release, their tenth so far, full of their usual solid blues edge and the striking beauty of a pair of twin slide-guitar frontmen, Tom Gray … Read more
Colin James
Colin James is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his first album release with something totally different. Miles to Go is a full-throttle blues album, unlike his early work and much … Read more
Various Artists
This endeavor is to raise money for the IBMA Trust Fund and to serve as a reminder to the bluegrass community that musicians often have unplanned events that leave them … Read more
Rudi Ekstein
Asheville-based mandolinist Rudi Ekstein has worn a lot of hats in the world of bluegrass, as a player, producer, band leader and recording engineer. He has also worked with many … Read more
Brandi & The Alexanders
To say that Brandi Thompson has a killer set of tonsils is truly an understatement. Her soulful vocals and incredible range are a highlight of her and The Alexanders debut, … Read more
