By Brian Rock Yarn weaves light from the darkness on their tenth album, Born, Blessed, Grateful and Alive. A “Hero’s Journey” cycle, like Marty Stuart’s The Pilgrim, this album explores tragedy, loneliness, resilience, and hope. […]
By Brian Rock Rainy Eyes follows her meandering muse from Norway to San Francisco to New Orleans on her sophomore release, Lonesome Highway. The Norwegian native, Rainy Eyes (ala Irena Eide,) wrestles with the tragic […]
By Brian Rock Jenny Don’t and The Spurs put a fresh spin on heartache on their latest (4th) album, Broken Hearted Blue. Jenny Don’t’s fiery vocals and the bands musical synergy create an album about […]
By Brian Rock Ready or not, summer is upon us. As the temperature heats up, so does the music scene. Here are some of the hottest new releases to fire up your summer festivities… […]
By Brian Rock Tylor & The Train Robbers ride again on their fourth album, Hum of the Road. The band brings its rustic americana rhythms to the fore as they explore the cycles of life […]
By Brian Rock Canadian honky tonkers, Nicolette & The Nobodies eschew short cuts on their debut album, The Long Way. Coming ten years after the band’s inception, they took their time perfecting their synergy before […]
By Brian Rock Athens, GA meets Greenwich Village on Driftwood’s new album, December Last Call. The upstate New York based band continues to push the boundaries of folk on this, their sixth album. From alt […]
By Brian Rock Ted Russell Kamp may just be the hardest working man in Americana. While many artists are just now releasing their first new albums since the onset of Covid 19, California Son, marks […]
By Brian Rock The High Hawks soar on their sophomore album, Mother Nature’s Show. Composed of members from Leftover Salmon, Hard Working Americans, and Great American Taxi, The High Hawks create an eclectic, backwoods country/rock […]
By Brian Rock In the words of the late, great Tom Petty, “It’s Christmas All Over Again.” If you find yourself caught off guard by its sudden arrival and in need of some last-minute gift […]
By Brian Rock Nashville folk/americana artist Vinnie Paolizzi makes a name for himself on his debut album, The Vinnie Paolizzi LP. Combining traditional folk and Laurel Canyon rhythms, with just a hint of soul, Paolizzi […]
By Brian Rock North Carolina Americana artist, Colin Cutler takes inspiration from Flannery O’Connor on his fourth album, Tarwater. The title is a reference to the main character from O’Connor’s short story, “You Can’t Be […]
