Reviews

Review: The O’s “Between The Two”

on January 10, 2012 at 11:00 am ×

The O’s Between The Two By Gerry Gomez, Staff Writer It’s interesting that The O’s introduce themselves as “just a couple of guys that like making music for good people.” In fact, this Dallas […]

I’ll Be Here In The Morning: The Songwriting Legacy of Townes Van Zandt

on January 5, 2012 at 11:33 pm ×

“I’ll Be Here In The Morning” by Townes Van Zandt Brian T. Atkinson I’ll Be Here in the Morning: The Songwriting Legacy of Townes Van Zant The “electric cowboy” is what they called him. […]

Records Revisited: Townes Van Zandt “Delta Momma Blues”

on January 4, 2012 at 12:25 pm ×

“FFV” by Townes Van Zandt Records Revisited: Delta Momma Blues by Townes Van Zandt Fat Possum Records, 180 Gram Vinyl By Courtney Sudbrink, Editor Townes Van Zandt’s 1971 effort, Delta Momma Blues opens up with […]

Review: The Refugees “Three”

on December 30, 2011 at 10:24 am ×

The Refugees – Three (Wabuho Records) By Joe Ross, Contributing Writer Guest fiddler Sam Bush and drummer Scott Babcock supplement the sturdy Americana sound of The Refugees’ Three, featuring the trio of Cindy Bullens (guitars, […]

Review: The Broken Numbers Band “Strange Street”

on December 22, 2011 at 11:29 am ×

The Broken Numbers Band Strange Street Combining folk, rock, country and “hippie-grass,” The Broken Numbers Band are yet another LA based group that deserve a spot on Turnstyled Junkpiled’s “artists to watch” list. With the […]

Review: Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue “Set Two”

on December 21, 2011 at 11:32 am ×

Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue Set Two By Gerry Gomez, Contributing Writer Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue’s latest album, Set Two, welcomes the listener with a beautiful grinning picture of Vannesa […]

Review: The V-Roys “Sooner or Later”

on December 17, 2011 at 3:23 pm ×

The V-Roys Sooner or Later Hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee, and led by chief songwriter, guitarist/vocalist, Scott Miller, The V-Roys were once Steve Earle’s prodigal sons and with the release of the compilation, Sooner or Later, […]

Review: Old Californio “Sundrunk Angels”

on December 16, 2011 at 2:48 pm ×

Old Californio Sundrunk Angels (Californio Records) Offering up a twang infused hybrid of 60s San Francisco Psychedelia, crossed with early California Country-rock, LA based, Old Californio live up to their name with their latest release, […]

Review: Brett Detar “Bird in the Tangle”

on December 13, 2011 at 11:41 am ×

Brett Detar Bird In The Tangle By Gerry Gomez, Staff Writer LA based, Brett Detar, plays sweet guitar, matched with a wonderful gravel in his voice. It works well for him. And, it seems the […]

Review: Hellbound Glory “Damaged Goods”

on December 5, 2011 at 12:22 pm ×

Hellbound Glory Damaged Goods If Reno, Nevada had a sound, it would be raw, dirty, down on its luck and heavy on substance abuse. Hailing from the Biggest Little City in the World, Hellbound Glory […]

Review: Damngivers “Damngivers”

on December 5, 2011 at 10:41 am ×

Damngivers Damngivers Offering up everything from twang-tinged melodic pop to full-fledged country rock, Long Beach based Damngivers have delivered one damngood EP. With vocals somewhere between Elvis Costello and Bob Dylan, front-man Gerry Gomez has […]

Records Revisited: Arlo Guthrie “Alice’s Restaurant”

on November 20, 2011 at 4:44 pm ×

Arlo Guthrie Alice’s Restaurant Droppin a needle on side one of Alice’s Restaurant is like letting a car loose on icy pavement. But if you have 18:37 to spare, then Arlo will tell you a […]