Reviews

Ray Wylie Hubbard’s The Ruffian’s Misfortune

on April 19, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

Ray Wylie Hubbard’s The Ruffian’s Misfortune By Brian Rock Ray Wylie Hubbard went down to the crossroads. I can’t say for certain if he had a “Conversation with the Devil.” But I can assure […]

Ryan Bingham’s Fear and Saturday Night

on April 7, 2015 at 12:00 pm ×

Ryan Bingham’s Fear and Saturday Night By Mark Whitfield Lennon Ryan Bingham releases his latest record, Fear and Saturday Night, as the follow up to Tomorrowland, his 2012 “garage rock” solo departure from his band The Dead Horses […]

Ron Sexsmith Carousel One

on March 30, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

Ron Sexsmit Carousel One By Jake Tully The oft-woebegone songsmith Ron Sexsmith appears to have some newfound jubilation on his latest record, Carousel One. While the past string of Sexsmith’s albums may have showcased disenchantment […]

Let The Good Times Roll

on March 27, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

Let The Good Times Roll By Brian Rock Let The Good Times Roll, is the title of JD McPherson’s sophomore album. And that’s exactly what this album does. From the first “Summertime Blues” inspired drum […]

Tweedy’s Ace Hotel

on March 24, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

By Jake Tully After creating arguably one of the best albums of 2014, Tweedy – father Jeff and son Spencer – have hit the road in a large and critically acclaimed tour in support of […]

Scott Hrabko Biscuits & Gravity

on March 18, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

By Brian Rock Scott Hrabko follows up his impressive 2013 debut, Gone Places, with his new album, Biscuits & Gravity. With a little help from his backing band, The Rabbits, Scott picks up right where […]

James McMurtry Complicated Game

on March 4, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

By Brian Rock “Honey don’t you be yellin’ at me when I’m cleaning my gun.” So begins James McMurtry’s 9th studio album, Complicated Game. With this line McMurtry is able to create tension and suspense […]

American Aquarium’s Wolves

on February 26, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

American Aquarium’s Wolves By Brian Rock American Aquarium follows up their critically acclaimed, Burn, Flicker, Die with their 6th studio release, Wolves. You might think that with the praises of the Americana community still ringing […]

Album Review: The Simple Truth by Jeff Austin

on February 11, 2015 at 10:00 am ×

Album Review: The Simple Truth by Jeff Austin By Brian Rock Yonder Mountain String Band mandolinist, Jeff Austin steps out on his own with the release of his debut album, The Simple Truth. From the […]

Justin Towns Earle’s Absent Fathers

on February 5, 2015 at 11:00 am ×

Justin Towns Earle’s Absent Fathers By Jake Tully Justin Towns Earle doesn’t bother with any highfalutin introductions when it comes to his records, and one can appreciate that about the Nashvillian singer-songwriter. 2015’s Absent Fathers […]

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors: Medicine

on January 26, 2015 at 9:00 am ×

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors: Medicine By Brian Rock Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors bring a spark of warmth to this frigid season with their fourth full length release, Medicine. Starting with the sparse, acoustic, […]

Hillgrass Bluebilly SoCal

on January 23, 2015 at 8:50 am ×

Hillgrass Bluebilly SoCal By Gerry Gomez Anthony Arechiga is the spark plug for local promoters known as Hillgrass Bluebilly SoCal. Over the past couple of years, Arechiga and Hillgrass Bluebilly have put on an array […]