Label: True North Records It’s always easy to spot a kindred spirit on an album. Especially an intimate album featuring a singer with a uniquely penetrating voice. The songs are thoughts you haven’t quite articulated yourself, and they are organized to make just enough sense to pair with music that speaks directly to your heart. … Continue reading
Label: Pinecastle Recordings The latest release from Daryl Mosley is A Life Well Lived, a collection of songs that will leave you feeling soothed, inspired, in touch with your inner humanity, and above all, vastly entertained. Produced by Daryl Mosley and Danny Roberts, the album singlehandedly restores one’s faith in the longtime values at the … Continue reading
After CMT pulled his number one music video “Try That in a Small Town” from rotation, country superstar Jason Aldean defended himself. But his best defense might just be to recommend that anyone who is questioning whether Aldean is a pro-lynching racist simply listen to the lyrics and watch the video. In the song, Aldean … Continue reading
Ghost Hymns, Americana/Roots guitar master William Lee Ellis’s fourth release for Memphis-based label Yellow Dog Records, is one of the most fascinating bluegrass/blues/roots/mountain/folk albums around. Until now, I was not familiar with this unique artist. The opportunity to explore his previous output is exciting. Attention must be paid to the impeccable sound quality of this album … Continue reading
Blues/rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Joanna Connor recently made her Gulf Coast Records label debut with Best of Me, her latest album is a blend of blues, funk, R&B, soul and country, and a testament to her musical intensity. No doubt Connor could have released a “Best” album in any one of these genres. Along … Continue reading
In 2021, the music industry lost one of its finest talents: singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Nanci Griffith. The Texas-born, GRAMMY Award-winning artist, who would have celebrated her 70th birthday next week, was revered for her compelling storytelling, her distinctive vocals, and her special brand of Americana (which she dubbed “folkabilly”). During her nearly 45-year career, Griffith … Continue reading
Label: Gulf Coast Records With his new album, Nothing But Time, Monster Mike Welch takes a searing, blistering stance as a contemporary blues artist to be reckoned with. From the first note, it is clear that these blues are personal. The album’s 14 tracks (two from Robert Johnson, one from Buddy Guy, and another from George … Continue reading
For decades, Bruce Cockburn has delivered a pleasing blend of Folk and Rock music with lyrics that demonstrate an acute sense of who his audience is and what they want to hear. By doing so, he has developed a loyal fan base that is consistently pleased with his output. Count his latest album, O Sun O … Continue reading
Singer/songwriter Tracy Nelson recently released her latest album, Life Don’t Miss Nobody — a spirited and inspiring collection of standards, covers, and originals. It is an eclectic blend of material that emphasizes Nelson’s varied musical accomplishments over her impressive career. Co-produced with Roger Alan Nichols, the album offers Nelson in collaboration with some mighty talented … Continue reading
David Deacon makes music that makes you want to really listen. His new album, Four, released on Slammin Media, is a tribute to the breadth of his writing ability and his mesmerizing storytelling talent. Four spans a range of heartfelt emotions, relying on songs that require no explanation, just attentive ears and a willingness to … Continue reading
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