The Marcus King Band
Calling Marcus King an amalgam of all that’s great about Derek Trucks and Warren Haynes—not just their guitars, but overall artistry—is knee-jerk. Oodles of individuality colors the music on The … Read more
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Melissa Etheridge
In the late 1980s, Melissa Etheridge opened a show for Bruce Hornsby. She stomped onto the stage with the hunger and grit of an artist waiting for the world to … Read more
Nate Hook
I’m not all that sure where I stand with Nate Hook’s Progressive Overload but I do know, with his ears set to the future with his foundations in the past, … Read more
Josh Farrow
Josh Farrow is pure talent, with a foot already in the door thanks to Trouble Walks With Me’s third song, “Before You Leave,” which was a finalist in the John Lennon … Read more
Aaron Lee Tasjan
Coincidentally, a new LeBron James Nike commercial was unveiled as I sat down to write this, and its theme– “Come out of Nowhere”– seemed appropriate for this unbeknownst-to-most artist who … Read more
Karen Jonas
While most folk tend to think of Nashville as the hometown of country music, historically a large portion of the genre’s roots were first planted in Virginia, with the Carter … Read more
Ally Venable
Recently signed musician, Ally Venable, has released her debut album, No Glass Shoes, and it’s clear: the kid’s got talent. The Houston based guitarist and her band have been racking … Read more
Brian Langlinais
Great roots soul with a Louisiana heart, this is what Brian Langlinais brings to the table. He has some real talent, and these songs are infectious, with vocals that have … Read more
Rickie Lee Jones
Blues guitarist lights up the historic Beacon Theatre in New York City. Head to Jones’ website for more info and future tour dates. Photos by Ehud Lazar
Timothy B. Schmit
If Timothy B. Schmit was any more prolific, then Webster’s Dictionary would have to come up with an entirely new word to describe his remarkable work ethic. The most important … Read more
