For the uninitiated, Illinois-born Jason Ringenberg was the former lead singer of the excellent ’80s band Jason & the Scorchers. Basically, he’s from the same school as the Del-Lords, Beat Farmers, and Joe Ely. With this, his first solo LP in 15 years, […]
Released last year I finally had a chance to listen to Oakland, California’s Briget Boyle’s pristine vocals on a fine laid back but a well-produced 11-track collection. Strains of cellos and acoustic guitars with many little reminders of the past […]
The New Year gets off to a poignant start with this nine-song solo debut collection by singer-songwriter Bob Sumner (The Sumner Brothers) – and self-proclaimed junkie of the sad song and ballads genre. On his album Wasted Love Songs I […]
Chunky lead guitar leads off a funky folky soulful marriage of styles on multi-instrumentalist Sammy Duke’s first full-length album Terminus collection. On first listen, I’m reminded of the voice of the late, and wonderfully eccentric songwriter Hirth Martinez (Hirth From […]
There are two versions of this extended play CD — a regular EP and an acoustic version of 5 songs (ten total) from this groove intense dance driven Hollywood, California band that straddles soul with the energy of a pop […]
At first, I was propelled back to the tight nifty pop-soul brass music of the 70’s bands. You know, if you’re an older music listener, the Average White Band, Rare Earth, some Sly and the Family Stone, Ballin’ Jack, the […]
I’m starting the new year with an independent effort by a Portland, Oregon duo Fox and Bones off their new 11-track album Better Land. The duo has a pleasant diversified approach and at times an excellent combination of harmonies mindful of […]
Another late entry seasonal collection is the upbeat, rollicking fourth album Winterland from the Grammy Award-winning group The Okee Dokee Brothers. Alright…it’s a Christmas inspired 16-track album, but the music is solid and could be appreciated at any time. But […]
A few years ago, I wrote about another fantastic new original Christmas song and video and at that time the chances of it becoming a classic were thin. Who writes Christmas songs today that become world classics? I always enjoyed […]
Wow. What a beautiful, stunning seasonal single release and video by Kate Garibaldi who released a great album earlier in the year. On Dec 1st Katie released her full Christmas LP – Home Sweet Christmas, with 12 seasonal songs including […]
