Posted in August, 2017

Hymn River Suite

Sibling duo Justin Mathenia and Amy Snyder alternate lead vocals to provide their listeners with a beautiful compilation of songs that blend classic, smooth southern vocals with a heavy touch … Read more

David Rawlings 08.11.2017

David Rawlings is often associated with his songwriter and performing partner, Americana award-winning Gillian Welch. Here, however, although Welch does indeed feature at times, the spotlight is firmly focussed on … Read more

Paul Kelly

Australian icon Paul Kelly with a full band will be taking his first North American tour in 13 years behind this rocking, melodic release that hearkens back somewhat to his … Read more

Johnny Ray Jones

He sounds as if he’s been doing this for years, and even though this is only his first solo record, Johnny Ray Jones has a pedigree worthy of the best … Read more

A.J. Croce

Jim Croce wrote “Time In a Bottle” for his unborn son, Adrian James, in 1971. Today, A.J. Croce has already outlived his father by 15 years and, preferring piano over guitar, has … Read more

Foster McGinty - Photo by Emily Beaver

Foster McGinty

When Foster and Chelsea McGinty first met, Foster saw his future life partner and Chelsea saw a future bandmate. Fast forward a few years and their predictions were both right. … Read more

Matt the Electrician

  Photos by Ebet Roberts Making a quick stop on his way up to the Newport Folk Festival, Matt the Electrician treated a select group of New Yorkers to an adventure … Read more

Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal

Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal’s latest album may have been recorded in Brussels, but the music pulsates with the grit and intensity of Memphis and Muscle Shoals. Soul Colossal was … Read more

Jerry Douglas Band

What if indeed. With Douglas a circular, rhetorical question for sure. This is a guy who has carved his way to the top and beyond with an iron will, hand … Read more