A taste of acoustic-based melodicism from a talented new singer-songwriter.
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘Woody Guthrie At 100! Live At The Kennedy Center’ (CD+DVD)
Last October 14, artists such as Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, and Judy Collins gathered at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Woody Gurhrie's birth. That memorable concert has finally been released.
Read More »Music Review: The Three O’Clock – ‘The Hidden World Revealed’
A great intro for new fans, and longtime Paisley Underground followers have plenty of alternates and demos to enjoy.
Read More »Music Review: Alex Pangman with Bucky Pizzarelli – ‘Have a Little Fun’
Canadian sweetheart of swing is having a little fun with classic jazz.
Read More »Music Review: Stephen Kellogg – ‘Blunderstone Rookery’
Stephen Kellogg's first solo CD in 10 years is a treat for fans and a great opportunity for new listeners to discover this talented singer-songwriter.
Read More »Music Review: Rich Thompson – ‘Less is More’
The drummer's latest is jazz as it should be, played with inventive style.
Read More »Music Review: James McCartney – ‘Me’
James McCartney tackles life's adversities in his first full album.
Read More »Music Review: Willie Nile – ‘American Ride’
Like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Billie Bragg, Willie Nile sings about he things he cares about the most in as straightforward and honest a way as possible.
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Several rock bands of the 1960s deserve more credit than many metal fans give them.
Read More »Music Review: Vampire Weekend – ‘Modern Vampires of the City’
The New York alt-rock band lives up to its original promise with its magnificent new album.
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