Jason McNiff’s supple blend of compelling conviction and assured Americana makes him a well kept secret on both sides of the Big Pond, but having said that, one can’t help but be amazed he hasn’t become better known by now. […]
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It’s obvious to anyone that resides nearby, not to mention to those that have played particular attention through the years, that East Tennessee is a wellspring of great musical talent. While Nashville may tend to overshadow Knoxville due to its […]
The Kruger Brothers’ dedication to Americana music is sincere and profound. It’s the thing that inspired Jens and Uwe Kruger to leave their native Switzerland, bond with bassist Joel Landsberg and resettle in North Carolina, a pilgrimage of sorts that […]
After seven solo tries and a previous tenure with the short-lived band eastmountainsouth, Peter Bradley Adams sadly remains beyond the radar for many of those who consider themselves tuned into the Americana mainstream. Adams himself may be partly to blame, […]
The music made by Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has always been out of synch with the norm. Its handle aside, the Big Damn Band is no bigger that a trio, and the Reverend himself finds his spiritual solace in […]
By now, it’s apparent that the Punch Brothers are more than simply an excellent ensemble made up of talented musicians. Each of its members is a talented player in his own right, and all of them boast several solo albums […]
After half a dozen albums, Mic Harrison and the High Score have mastered the ability to blend their rural roots with a certifiable rock ‘n’ roll swagger. Harrison’s no novice — his two previous outfits — the V-Roys, and Superdrag […]
If fiddler, singer and songwriter April Verch hasn’t garnered all the attention she deserves, chalk it up to the fact that as a traditional musician, she lacks some of the flash and frenzy of those more concerned with contemporary conceits. […]
It’s been more than 30 years since the breakup of Men at Work, the band that brought Colin Hay global fame and a formidable number of hits. Their quirky new wave panache and goofy MTV videos aside, it was Hay’s […]
The extended solo sojourns of main man Rhett Miller notwithstanding, Old 97’s still manage to pack plenty of visceral energy into each of their ongoing endeavors. That said, they’ve clearly outdone themselves with Graveyard Whistling, a raucous, revved up slab […]
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