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Photos by Laura Carbone Everyone in the Northeast blues scene is asking “Are you going to the Boogie?” They are talking about The White Mountain Boogie N’ Blues Festival, in Thornton … Read more
Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Gordon penned one of the greatest roots songs in the last two decades with his epic “Colfax/Step in Time” from Gloryland. It’s a career defining song that … Read more
Joe Bonamassa makes concept albums, but not the type we’re accustomed to hearing. His are “themes,” often a double CD with an accompanying DVD. It might be a show with … Read more
“Lido Shuffle” must still pay some decent bills. As slick as the song was in 1976, the bold blue soul always behind it rushes to the fore when Boz Scaggs … Read more
In times full of anger and despair, Israel Nash insists on hope. He’s got the golden falsetto of Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon—not to mention the shaggy mountain-man looks and habit … Read more
I saw Samantha Fish at Daryl’s House for the first time. I had heard her name thanks to the Blues Hour on WBGO 88.3 out of Newark and the BB … Read more
Leave it to a veteran songwriter like Willie Nile to take a stand on what our country is becoming. I’ve been waiting for an album like this since November … Read more
Photos by Gene Knapp The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival has been going strong since 1984. The four-day extravaganza has evolved into a true 21st century event, with four stages, shuttle … Read more
San Diego-based Whitney Shay has been around stage, theater, and musical performances for almost 30 years, yet she’s still in her early 30s. Call it destiny, call it good genes … Read more
Rory Block, today’s best traditional female blues artist, has more work to do. She would probably tell you that she is “semi-retired,” having reduced her touring schedule and having completed … Read more
