A definite highlight of many people’s Calgary Folk Music Festival, Pokey himself seemed an honest gentleman, through and through. His commute on Prince’s Island Park would be stymied by fans who easily spotted his iconic 30s attire – I can […]
Dear [independent music artist], First, I apologize for addressing you as a faceless, nameless entity lumped among all the other faceless, nameless entities whose attention I’d like to get but whom I haven’t taken the time to learn more about […]
Before the second song of her showcase at The Living Room on August 14, Kath Buckell took the time to give the packed lounge an Australian history lesson. “I don’t know if many of you are familiar with a term […]
New Music from Shivering Timbers, Roger Hoover, and Brian Lisik There has been some great music from Northeast Ohio players this past year, led by Akron native sons The Black Keys touring the world promoting El Camino. I have already touched on some […]
This Lady sings the Blues and plays them better than most For one so young Joanne Shaw Taylor is not only treat as an equal in what might be the most snobbish of musical genres but genuinely revered by many […]
Now that I’m completely nauseated by the Republican Convention, It’s time to write about a true American hero. His name was Phil Ochs…and he was a real Commie! The best document to check out for Phil Ochs is the documentary “There […]
Hayes Carll is a Texan singer-songwriter cut from the same cloth as acclaimed troubadours Jerry Jeff Walker, Townes Van Zandt and Lyle Lovett. His publicity describes him as an odd mix. Wildly literate, utterly slackerly, impossibly romantic, absolutely a slave […]
Here’s the best Americana and roots-type music releases for the week of August 28th, 2012 from Americana Boogie. Click the artist or album links to find out more. The artist’s names link to their websites and the CD title links […]
Some Dark Holler first grabbed my attention when I saw their video on Couch by Couchwest. If you watch it, you’ll be able to see why. Hollow Chestis the band’s first full-length album, and it is certainly a harbinger of […]
This collection of songs by Lee and Elaine Roy has the same refreshing vibe as exhibited on their last Rural Rhythm CD, “Lonesome Whistle”, their sound is fresh ,especially their harmonies which have that special sibling sound. Their music has […]
