Toronzo Cannon
This explosive debut might just mean that Toronzo Cannon could give up his day job as a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority. Something tells me, though, that he … Read more
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Michael Martin Murphey
All Photos By Kim Thompson Michael Martin Murphey is one of the few artists who crosses a number of genres, including rock, western, country and bluegrass. He entertained the audience … Read more
2016 Folk Alliance International: Day 4 Part 2
Photos by Mandy Pichler Three of the best guitarists on the circuit lined up before a crowd that spilled into the halls and swapped songs, licks and laughs. Redd Volkaert … Read more
Graham Nash
Photos by Mark J. Smith With Shane Fontayne helping on guitar and vocals, Graham Nash walked on stage and immediately broke into the Hollies’ hit “Bus Stop.” If I couldn’t … Read more
God Don’t Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson
“Soul of a Man,” Nobody’s Fault but Mine,” “Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning,” “Jesus is Coming Soon,” and “Motherless Children.” Yearning, burden, faith, prophesy and maternal bond. These are … Read more
Margo Price
Brimming with talent, Nashville is one city where it’s hard for a musician to outshine the rest, and throwback country singer Margo Price knows that all too well. “There’s … Read more
Violet Delancey
Violet Delancey creates an Americana blend with her twangy, sweet vocals and blues and folk instrumentals such as pedal steel and mandolin on her debut, When the Clock Strikes Midnight. … Read more
Bruce Torff
The groove driven jazz of composer/pianist/keyboardist Bruce Torff is a bit smoother and slicker than I like my jazz to be, but his compositions and his flawless ear for where … Read more
2016 Folk Alliance International: Day Four, Part 1
Photos by Mandy Pichler Saturday morning at Folk Alliance has an air of anxiety about it: if you haven’t seen an artist you’d like to, this is your last chance. … Read more
Sierra Hull
Young though she may be, Sierra Hull has an enviable musical pedigree. Perhaps the world’s greatest living mandolin player, she signed her first record contract with Rounder at age 13. … Read more
