I’ve always kind of envied the “newbies” that find themselves at a Chuck Prophet gig. I remember the first time I turned up at one, I used to think that a Stratocaster was the coolest guitar to play, but then […]
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At the end of a week when the heat index routinely exceeded 100, it was inevitable that something would be said when Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams stepped onstage at the Hamilton. But for Washingtonians in the nation’s capital, it […]
Amanda Shires’s story, told during her opening set, involves a boyfriend who lived in Alabama. He convinces her that it might be a good idea to come and live with him. She loads the Jetta and heads south from Nashville. His directions lead to a […]
With all the craziness in the world these days, the mellow vibes of Jack Johnson’s music was exactly what was needed this past Sunday night. Johnson played a sold out show at the Hollywood Bowl, which was transformed into an […]
The long awaited new album Wow and Flutter from our much-loved local folk/country/awesome singer/songwriter Amilia K Spicer was celebrated in a CD release show and party at Beyond Baroque last Saturday night. Though Spicer is often on the road, Venice has […]
There can be few musicians more aware of their own mortality than Wilko Johnson. This iconic English R&B rocker was given a terminal cancer diagnosis in 2013, did what he thought was his farewell tour early the following year, then, […]
It was warm and sunny the afternoon of June 16, 2017 as Polly and I drove through the beautiful green countryside outside of Lincoln, Nebraska. We were going to the Nebraska Folk and Root Festival held at the organic Branched […]
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks led a trio of bands to the Providence Performing Arts Center Friday for a memorable night of music. Along with road warriors Hot Tuna and The Wood Brothers, the Wheels of Soul tour was a splendid reminder […]
On the second night of a two night run over the Fourth of July weekend, Last Train Home frontman Eric Brace playfully lectured the audience about not setting off fireworks inside. If there was rampant enthusiasm, it was in part […]
Sierra Hull has completely changed my impression of bluegrass. Having listened to her latest album Weighted Mind, attended this opening show of her UK tour and had the pleasure of talking to her beforehand, I have seen the versatility of […]
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