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World-renowned musical collective Watkins Family Hour released their acclaimed self-titled debut album on July 24th via Family Hour Records, and recently appeared at Nashville's City Winery for two special performances to celebrate the release, joined by artists Fiona Apple and Benmont Tench.  Watkins Family Hour began in 2002 as a monthly musical residency held exclusively at Los Angeles’... Continue Reading →
Nashville folk band and blog favorite Humming House performed at Musicians Corner in the Music City recently, and as always, they played their hearts out and lit up at least two city blocks with their charisma and energy. Â They're touring like crazy, so don't miss their show when they come to your neighborhood! Jul 23... Continue Reading →
Seattle's Ivan & Alyosha (and no, there is no one in the band named Ivan OR Alyosha) delighted and dazzled at The High Watt recently, with fellow Seattle-er/Seattle-ite (you get the drift) Kris Orlowski providing opening support. Orlowski, accompanied only by his soothingly smokey voice and his trusty guitar, gifted us with an unbelievably honest... Continue Reading →
If you follow this blog (and if you don't, what's the deal?), you know that there's a special place in my heart for Nashville-based alt-folk/roots band The Apache Relay.  I first saw them live in April 2012, purchased their album, American Nomad, from iTunes on the way home, and I've been a huge fan ever since.... Continue Reading →
If you aren't familiar with Nashville-based Humming House, you soon will be. Â This fantastic five-piece is nothing short of a formidable force in folk music (how about that alliteration, huh?) and are making a splash wherever they go. Â Literally...when I interviewed them, they were fresh off the week-long Cayamo Cruise; the band's mandolin player Joshua... Continue Reading →
I walked through the doors of Silver Point Studios in Nashville to meet the members of the band Seryn for an interview and a video shoot; I didn't see anyone right away, but I heard the most glorious harmonies coming from a women's restroom in front of me.  I stood there, mesmerized, when all of a sudden,... Continue Reading →
