Goodbye…Larry Coryell, 1943-2017
Photo by Arnie Goodman Born in Galveston, Texas, innovative jazz guitarist Larry Coryell grew up in Washington before moving to New York City in 1965, where he attended the Mannes School of … Read more
Posted in February, 2017
Exclusive: John Fullbright, still touring
At John Fullbright’s wonderful-but-all-too-brief performance in the main ballroom at Folk Alliance, we heard that the man had quit touring. Several presenters confirmed that they heard the same news: Fullbright … Read more
Willodean Premieres a Power-Pop Anthem for Introverts
Today, February 20th, Los Angeles based indie-rock trio, Willodean, is releasing Awesome Life Decisions: Side One, an EP that they’ve dubbed “2017’s breakup album for the modern introvert.” It marks … Read more
The Candles
After three albums, one would think The Candles would be better known. Their easy, accessible sound clearly enhances their appeal, and with a track record that includes backing duties with … Read more
Tim Kolleth
Sometimes good music comes from the most unexpected sources. Tim Kolleth has spent almost his entire career as the radio promoter for Alligator Records. Little did most of know that … Read more
Exclusive: Folky Friday
By Friday, everyone who’s coming to Folk Alliance is likely there, so the Westin Hotel halls ring with “Hey there!” as old friends run into one another and pause to catch up. … Read more
Big News from Folk Alliance
Folk Alliance is nothing if not about good old music performed as we’ve never heard it before. Two artists jumped out last night, both larger than life in every sense … Read more
The Gibson Brothers
From their hardscrabble, gratifying dairy farm upbringing in the northernmost reaches of New York State, the Gibson Brothers know tradition. With In the Ground, they’ve perfected their brand of traditional … Read more
Benedikt Jahnel Trio
You’d never conclude from the lyrical, pop fluidity that graces young pianist Benedikt Jahnel’s musical exaltations that he’s a Berlin mathematician who counts interacting particle systems within the realm of … Read more
