Eric Schenkman
A vital songwriter and virtuoso guitarist, Eric Schenkman is a founding member of the famed NYC band The Spin Doctors and co-wrote all five of their Top 100 hits, … Read more
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Gary Allegretto
Gary Allegretto is an internationally renowned harmonica player, and it immediately obvious on track 1, Blues on the Trail, arguably the best song on the album. Dive deeper into his … Read more
Dale Watson
Both consistent and prolific, Dale Watson releases an album—sometimes two—every year. For over three decades now Watson has been a steadfast torchbearer for traditional, classic country, contemporized just a bit … Read more
John Fusco and the X-Road Riders
Screenwriter-turned bone fide bluesman John Fusco comes out smokin’ with his voice & Hammond B-3 on this his recording debut. Opening with “Rolling Thunder,” the strains of his organ alongside … Read more
Amy McCarley
With poignant and thought-provoking lyrics, Amy McCarley finds balance in a new perspective with MECO, her third studio album. After collaborating in writing new songs with Bluebird Cafe round-mate and … Read more
Sugaray Rayford
Larger-than-life personality Sugaray Rayford is breaking out on Eric Corne’s Forty Below label (John Mayall, Walter Trout) to deliver his delectable blend of soul and blues. Yes, Rayford has a … Read more
Bloodest Saxophone
This is one ridiculously three-part explosive mix. The first is Bloodest Saxophone, a group of 20-year veteran horn players and band from Japan, making this, their 12th recording. Add The … Read more
Bobby BlackHat
Bobby Black hat is a newcomer to me, but, wow, am I happy to meet him. Put On Your Red Shoes is a wonderfully crafted release, sparkling, pulsing, pounding R&B … Read more
Big Star
Left for dead after the soul-crushing commercial disappointment of 1972’s critically acclaimed #1 Record and the subsequent departure of songwriting savant Chris Bell, Big Star had risen again with Radio … Read more
The Social Power of Music
The Smithsonian Museums keep history and the evolution of our American culture alive. Smithsonian Folkways has been a force in keeping our musical heritage alive. With the release of The … Read more
