Christian Garin won his first career ATP title with a three-set win over Casper Ruud at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Sunday. The score was 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3. Garin, the 2013 French Open boys’ champion, was playing his second career ATP final. It was Garin’s second ATP final in as … Continue reading
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Taylor Scott Band — ‘All We Have’
Taylor Scott Band — All We Have Taylor Scott Band’ new album, All We Have, is a stellar example of an artist’s decision not to conform to the expectations of a singular artistic role or create in a particular genre. Taylor Scott’s talents as a singer and guitarist are matched by his songwriting ability.This collection … Continue reading
New Country: George Strait — ‘Honky Tonk Time Machine’
George Strait — Honky Tonk Time Machine Are you a country music fan, listening to country radio all day, but still nostalgic for actual country music? Fear not, your prayers have been answered. As he croons in one of the many satisfying tracks, “God and Country Music,” you find ’em when you need ’em. Although … Continue reading
The 2019 Venice Biennale Artist List
The Venice Biennale has released the names of the artists who will participate in its show [“May You Live in Interesting Times,” which is being organized by Ralph Rugoff] this year. The exhibition runs, at the Giardini and the Arsenale, as well as around other venues in Venice, from May 11 through November 24 [Preview … Continue reading
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson — ‘Amour’
Colin Linden & Luther Dickinson — Amour Label: Stony Plains Records What a solid collection of timeless sentiment, and so sturdily delivered. This is an album that will have you in agreement with every syllable, as it reminds you of how the seemingly simplest of songs can also be the most profound… especially when interpreted … Continue reading
Digging Deep With Country Star Jacob Bryant (An Interview)
Jacob Bryant’s new album PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH charged out of the gates last Friday rising to #1 on the iTunes Top Country Albums chart. Bryant’s response was fast and to-the-point: “I’d like to thank God, my team and my amazing fans for all the support and help pushing this to #1 at iTunes. We … Continue reading
New Country: Jacob Bryant — ‘Practice What I Preach’
Jacob Bryant — Practice What I Preach Label: American Roots Records Jacob Bryant may not be a household name yet, but if he continues to release country music as exciting and consistent as Practice What I Preach, then he will be one of the greats of his generation. He has a vocal instrument that’s one of … Continue reading
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — ‘Rockhouse Party’
Big Joe and the Dynaflows — Rockhouse Party Label: Severn Records Release date: February 15, 2019 Agreeable from the very first beat, Rockhouse Party — the new album from Big Joe and the Dynaflows — proves that there is still truth in advertising. The band knows how to throw a party, alright. It all starts, of … Continue reading
Cody Johnson’s ‘Ain’t Nothin’ To It’ Debuts At #1 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart
Back in a 2016 review on Parcbench.live, I called Cody Johnson “the most instantly relatable persona to come along in country music in a long time.” I stand by that statement. He seems to be catching up with his destiny. Cody Johnson’s first major label release Ain’t Nothin’ To It has impressively debuted at #1 on … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Come See About Me: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund)
Come: See About Me: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund Label: Mountain Home Music Company A family of artists from the Mountain Home Music Company have come together to record and release a special album that sends a message of hope and help. COME SEE ABOUT ME: A Benefit For The IBMA Trust Fund … Continue reading
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