Johnny Ray Jones
He sounds as if he’s been doing this for years, and even though this is only his first solo record, Johnny Ray Jones has a pedigree worthy of the best … Read more
Album Reviews
Sherman Holmes
This is the first solo album from 77-year old Sherman Holmes, the long-time bassist and vocalist for The Holmes Brothers. While it’s dedicated to the memory of his brother Wendell … Read more
KALO
KALO is a power trio built on strong melodies and rhythms with passionate vocals. Their sound is rock ‘n’ roll with a strong dose of blues and a hint of … Read more
Aerial School
Aerial School, founded by Thorn St. Germain and Chaim Rochester, and their seven-song EP, Love is Calling, is music is built on excellent rock riffs, singable choruses, and plenty … Read more
Miranda Lee Richards
Troubled times like these call for the easy-going, otherworldly psychedelic country/folk of Miranda Lee Richards, although her latest LP, Existential Beast, is hardly an escape from reality. Other drugs, musical … Read more
Tom Chapin
Although there is no title song for this 25th album from Tom Chapin, there are enough musical “threads” in the coverage of past present and future, to fill up a … Read more
King James & The Special Men Needs
After having members of their horn section borrowed by heavyweights like Sturgill Simpson and Saint Paul and the Broken Bones, New Orleans rhythm and blues masters King James & The … Read more
Mike Younger
Produced by acclaimed guitarist/producer Bob Britt, Mike Younger’s fourth studio album takes us on a musical exploration dealing with unity and the spirit of defiance. The album doesn’t speak only … Read more
Korby Lenker
This a unique project in that none of these tunes were recorded in a studio. Instead, forests, backyards, a bookstore, and even a mortuary served as studios for East-Nashville based … Read more
