As The Cactus Blossoms, brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum have been assembling their version of revivalist Americana now for nearly a decade and a half. In that time, they’ve established a unique sound, rooted deep in early rock and […]
As The Cactus Blossoms, brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum have been assembling their version of revivalist Americana now for nearly a decade and a half. In that time, they’ve established a unique sound, rooted deep in early rock and […]
The sparkling harmonies of the Everly Brothers meet the choogling guitar of Dale Watson on “Hey Baby,” the opening track of The Cactus Blossoms’ new album, One Day. A chugging rockabilly tune drives this pickup song that opens the door […]
The Cactus Blossoms
Steve Earle continues to amaze with the depth of his musical and songwriting talent, his passion, righteousness, and intellect. Especially the way he often weaves these things through any given song. He’s also a rare bird for his self-described working-class “redneck” […]
I’ve seen Bill DeVille around the “halls” of the Americana Music Conference for a number of years. I finally struck up a conversation with him and immediately knew he was a kindred radio and music junkie. Bill Frater: Where and when […]
As you will read, Tony Lawson has been in the radio business for a number of years. His experience and passion for good radio carries on with his latest endeavor in Bristol, Tennessee. Bill Frater: Where and when did you start in radio, […]
About a minute into this album’s first song, I told myself I’d bet a thousand bucks the accompanying press release would reference the Everly Brothers. Too bad it wasn’t a real bet, because it would have been an easy win. […]
This week, our featured broadcaster is from the central valley of California — Sacramento, to be exact. Like other DJs I’ve featured recently, Paul Hefti and I have never met, but after reading about his taste in music and influences, I’m […]
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