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“How can I find earbuds that provide good sound and stay in your ears?” “I don’t know a thing about Bluetooth but I’m tired of fumbling with cords.” If that sounds … Read more
On February 10, 2019, John Daversa’s CD, American Dreamers: Voices of Hope, Music of Freedom, won three Grammy Awards: Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella – “Stars and Stripes Forever”; Best Improvised … Read more
In 2015, singer-songwriter Elle King’s hard-rocking first single, “Ex’s & Ohs,” played in every store and restaurant. King’s second CD busts loose with that familiar, danceable mix of rocking country, funk, … Read more
Elmore’s Annie Dinerman caught up with Bette Smith for the second time in less than a year, but what a year it has been for Smith. Here’s what transpired. Bette … Read more
A sign over the bar says “Liquid Love,” a perfect description for the vibe created by Naomi Shelton and her first-rate soul band at Bar Lunatico. Shelton, a Daptone … Read more
Bill Toms was lead guitarist for Pittsburgh, PA’s legendarily rambunctious band, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers. Sports Illustrated called them “The Best Bar Band” in America, and they opened for … Read more
There is perhaps no bigger struggle in an artist’s heart than the battle to find both self-expression and parental love. R&B singer Bette Smith found her gift at age five, … Read more
Who is soul singer-songwriter Nick Moran? He’s not the Brit actor-director Nick Moran, and he’s not the jazz guitarist Nick Moran, according to online photos. The press release for his … Read more
A San Francisco band with a mission, Soul Scratch calls on the healing power of R&B and soul to unite people in joy and love. Does this sound more like … Read more
Jesse Phillips and Paul Janeway, former soul/punk bandmates (the Secret Dangers), met for one last studio project before focusing on their day jobs. “But then something just clicked and we … Read more
