A wonderful evening in a beautiful venue. London’s Cadogan Hall, a former church, is the 950-seater home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which luckily for fans of contemporary music also offers up a programme of folk, jazz and world music […]
“Well-l-l-l …” Patty Griffin commenced proceedings, followed tightly by the signature rockabilly downward curve guitar rumble of “Move Up” from her 2010 album Downtown Church. “I’m going to go on home to Jesus over in glory land” she belted out, as […]
If they say that great art comes from the deep dark wells of sadness then you’d be forgiven for getting the impression that Sturgill Simpson’s follow up to the iconic “Meta-Modern Sounds in Country Music” will eclipse even that wondrous […]
The excitement has been building since the opening acts were announced back the in early Fall of 2015. As the tinsel and baubles come down from the holidays, it’s time to welcome the best of folk, roots and traditional […]
Buddy Miller performs with Patty Griffin on April 1, 2010 at the Moore Theater in Seattle, Washington
Acclaimed singer songwriter Patty Griffin has just released her ninth studio album Servant Of Love. Based in Austin Texas, Griffin the songwriter has been recognised through faithful covers of her songs by Emmylou Harris, The Dixie Chicks, Joan Baez and Bette Midler. Griffin the singer and performer has […]
Like the Oscars, the Grammys have a tortured history. Each began not so much to reward outstanding efforts in their respective areas, but rather as a self-congratulatory promotional event that somewhat cynically purports to reward art. Sometimes they do reward the […]
When I began this column two months ago there were no instructions, no guidelines, no restrictions. The only directive was to feature invigorating photos by our outstanding photographers. This week, some random Thanksgiving thoughts. Until it was pointed out, I […]
Patty Griffin 11/10/15 Rialto Theatre Tucson, AZ
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