Reviews

Rock & Roll Voodoo Queen

on December 4, 2013 at 10:57 am ×

Rock & Roll Voodoo Queen Funkyjenn and the Fringe Benefits By Gerry Gomez Staff Writer Jennifer Gibbons’ strong soulful vocals front Funkyjenn and the Fringe Benefits on the debut six-song romp Rock & Roll Voodoo […]

TURNSTYLED: Haymaker, The Wood Brothers,Erich McMann, Sam Hadfield

on November 20, 2013 at 11:32 am ×

TURNSTYLED: Haymaker, The Wood Brothers, Emily Herring, Erich McMann, Sam Hadfield Written by Jonathan Shifflett Haymaker Now Now Now (Self) On their new album Now Now Now, Haymaker channels the bright sound of Tom Petty […]

Brett Detar: Too Free To Live

on November 7, 2013 at 11:17 am ×

Brett Detar: Too Free To Live By Mark Lennon Life after a successful indie rock band in an ever evolving music industry has been good to Brett Detar. Finding a unique county roots sound of […]

Brian Wright: Rattle Their Chains

on October 23, 2013 at 2:36 pm ×

Brian Wright: Rattle Their Chains By Terry Roland In the world today, what’s new is new. If it shines, we love it. But, what’s new becomes gradually and increasingly old, by the minute. In the […]

Van Morrison Giveaway

on October 15, 2013 at 3:56 pm ×

In the fall of 1969, Van Morrison entered the studio to record MOONDANCE, the album that would soon become his commercial breakthrough and one of the most beloved recordings of all time. Fans will soon have the […]

J.R. Shore, Howlin Brothers, Michael and The Lonesome Playboys, Smooth Hound Smith, Along Came Jones

on August 20, 2013 at 12:26 pm ×

J.R. Shore, Howlin Brothers, Michael and The Lonesome Playboys, Smooth Hound Smith, Along Came Jones Written by Jonathan Shifflett J.R. Shore State Theater Website: www.jrshore.com Calgary, Alberta native, J.R. Shore, blends the sounds of the […]

Vince Gill & Paul Franklin Signed Bakersfield CD Giveaway

on August 10, 2013 at 12:48 pm ×

Bakersfield Tribute CD Giveaway: Turnstyled Junkpiled has the hook up for two (1) signed copy of the Bakersfield tribute CD by Vince Gill and Paul Franklin. We also have 2 unsigned copies, for second and […]

The Dustbowl Revival – Carry Me Home

on July 16, 2013 at 11:16 am ×

The Dustbowl Revival Carry Me Home By Gerry Gomez Staff Writer On Carry Me Home, Zachary Lupetin leads his Venice, CA based band, The Dustbowl Revival, through 11 songs that remind one of a New […]

Ronnie Fauss – “I Am the Man You Know I’m Not”

on April 26, 2013 at 10:56 am ×

Ronnie Fauss I Am the Man You Know I’m Not By Gerry Gomez Staff Writer Raised in the brutal heat of Texas, the rough hewn voice that Ronnie Fauss possesses takes its earnestness from life […]

Escondido “The Ghost of Escondido”

on April 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm ×

Escondido The Ghost of Escondido By Gerry Gomez Staff Writer Escondido is a Nashville formed duo of Jessica Maros and Tyler James. Their vibey Spaghetti Western sound has a Southwestern desert sway to it, somewhat […]

Jonny Fritz “Dad Country”

on March 25, 2013 at 11:00 am ×

Jonny Fritz – A Corndawg No More by John Larson Let’s get something straight right from the get-go: This is your daddy’s country. While his lyrics do have a modern slant, Jonny Fritz isn’t some […]

Live Review & Photos: Joe Ely & Joe Pug at The Mint Los Angeles, 3/16/2013

on March 18, 2013 at 10:58 am ×

Joe Ely & Joe Pug at The Mint Los Angeles, 3/16/2013 Photos and Words by Courtney Sudbrink Joe Ely official site: www.ely.com Joe Pug: www.joepugmusic.com The Mint LA: www.themintla.com In Los Angeles, no venue […]