Down home, southern, twangy—these are terms that people might use after hearing saxophonist Myron Walden’s latest CD. Well, he took some initiative, letting listeners know what to expect, by calling … Read more
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The jug band music revival that occurred in the past year led to this wonderful gathering in Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics. The concert is a companion piece to … Read more
Though you might remember Lauren Pritchard as Ilse, a 15-year-old runaway in Broadway’s Spring Awakening, don’t expect any jazz-handed musical theater on her debut album. Drawing from her upbringing in … Read more
WOW, what a cruise! I felt like I was sitting in my lounge chair with the great guitar master Joe Louis Walker singing and playing right in front of me. … Read more
Maine songwriter Jason Spooner somehow manages to be both fun and substantial. Sounding like a young Paul Simon, Spooner won an Emerging Artist spot at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and … Read more
Bay Area singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jackie Greene certainly shows great versatility on his sixth album. Wonderful harmonies abound throughout as he teams with co-producer Tim Bluhm and engineer David Simon-Baker … Read more
From an opening vocal salvo of “whoa-oh, whoa-oh,” you can’t help but be sucked into Ingram Hill’s catchier than the common cold sing-along choruses and knack for sweet hooks on … Read more
Herb Wise was seen at live music events for roughly three decades, not by audiences but by the stars he captured with his camera. His unassuming, laid-back vibe allowed him … Read more
Though the rousing and uplifting “The Trans-Slambovian Bi-Polar Express” kicks things off, The Grand Slambovians takes a while to gather steam and find its emotional core. But when it does, … Read more
Fresh off of a summer tour capped by an appearance at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Giving Tree Band’s third release is a blend of folk, bluegrass and rootsy Americana, … Read more
