Kristy Cox
The bloodless, broken relationship depicted in the forlorn and decidedly rustic “A Bed This Cold,” off bluegrass and gospel darling Kristy Cox’s new album Ricochet, is almost certainly a lost cause. … Read more
Album Reviews
Tommy Emmanuel
After some years of scarcity and lack of recorded offerings, Australia’s simply astonishing acoustic guitar wonder Tommy Emmanuel has unexpectedly and delightfully decided to roll out a raft of new … Read more
Tinsley Ellis
Tinsley Ellis marks his return to Alligator where he debuted 30 years ago with this fiery, guitar-driven effort, Winning Hand. Just last year, upon the release of his fourth album … Read more
Curtis Salgado and Alan Hager
The miracle man returns with yet another extraordinary album. Curtis Salgado sings soul and the blues as if honey and habanero were sizzling on a whetstone. You’d expect rail crossings … Read more
Cousin Harley
An album of Merle Travis covers always has an uphill battle, a struggle to catch the immediate impact of the late US country picking wizard in any truly meaningful way. … Read more
Jules Shear
A consummate singer/songwriter and guitarist, Jules Shear has been releasing solo albums since his 1983 debut ‘Watch Dog’ (EMI Records). He’s found chart success with his own singles while penning … Read more
Paul Giallorenzo Trio
With more room to roam in his newly formed jazz minimalist trio, adventurous Chicago pianist Paul Giallorenzo steps to the fore on Flow. Deftly manipulating chords like a puppet … Read more
Alvin Lee & Co.
I remember the show like it was yesterday. Alvin Lee was best known for his work with Ten Years After—blistering guitar solos throughout, and some great interplay with his bass … Read more
Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn
Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn have released the follow-up album to their debut, Echo in the Valley. This time around, the mission was to take their double banjo combination of … Read more
