John Nemeth
Timing John Nemeth’s new release around the Blues Music Awards was a smart move. The nominee of the coveted B.B. King Entertainer of the Year Award is certainly hot right … Read more
Album Reviews
Sara Petite
San Diego’s Sara Petite has delivered her favorite and most personal work to date with this, her fifth studio album. Although she’s gained some recognition in Americana circles, she is … Read more
Selwyn Birchwood Band
Selwyn Birchwood is a relative newcomer to the blues scene but a guy who is fast making his mark with a growing trail of top-dollar albums under his belt since … Read more
The Mastersons
The Mastersons’ debut on Red House signals a shift in sound, as the husband and wife duo move even deeper into gorgeous harmony in a quieter, albeit slightly darker, setting. … Read more
Paul Weller
This is UK punkster-cum-of-age-rocker Paul Weller again claiming his rightful place as an ever- interesting musician with a penchant for taking the music by the scruff of the neck and … Read more
Chastity Brown
The latest ten-track release from blues-soul singer Chastity Brown is an excellent, infectious offering that absolutely rolls and rocks along from start to finish like a high-powered Nascar special on … Read more
Various Artists
It’s almost ironic that Big Star is finally getting the belated kudos they so deserve. While their first two albums never had the benefit of extensive distribution or the wider … Read more
Joshua James
Joshua James has been quietly building a strong repertoire for himself over the past decade. Wading your way through his discography is a fascinating journey, and the introspective tendencies on … Read more
Rod Melancon
The natural-born heir to Lou Reed and Townes Van Zandt by way of Lynrd Skynrd, Rod Melancon has a way with disturbing words. This country-tinged album offers no cheery sentiments, … Read more
Bobby Darrin & Johnny Mercer
Two of a Kind, by American singer Bobby Darin and singer/composer Johnny Mercer, was recorded on August 13 & 17, 1960 and originally released in 1961. Billy May arranged the … Read more
