When it comes to showcasing the absolute best of what modern Southern-bred soul has to offer, one needs to look no further than Memphis-based outfit Southern Avenue. Comprised of award-winning... Continue Reading →
8 QUESTIONS with SOUTHERN AVENUE
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: THE DEVON ALLMAN PROJECT with DUANE BETTS
One of the unexpected challenges of writing concert reviews when the artist is the offspring of an iconic musician is determining whether the rising artist is trying to embrace the... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: TURKUAZ at EXIT/IN on 10/25/18
"From day one. it was always the vision to have this exact band that we have, this setup,” says Dave Brandwine, guitarist and lead vocalist of Turkuaz. “We're just fortunate... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: THE GLORIOUS SONS at EXIT/IN on 10/10/18
”It's good and it's bad. It's hard when you are best friends with someone and you start a business together. That's a lot to add to a relationship,” says Brett... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: WELSHLY ARMS at EXIT/IN on 10/10/18
In 2017, the world was captivated by the grit and groove of a song called “Legendary,” birthed by a band called Welshly Arms from Cleveland, and inspired by living legend... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: TYPHOON at EXIT/IN on 2/3/18
“Listen. Of all the things you’re about to lose, this will be the most painful,” relays Typhoon’s Kyle Morton, in the spoken word introduction to the band’s latest release, Offerings,... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: TURKUAZ
While I can always find a bit of dancing—or at least some rhythmic toe tapping and finger pointing—at most concerts, the fans of Turkuaz showed up to the Exit/In ready... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: BLITZEN TRAPPER
While some might complain about going out on a “school night,” I argue that there is always something special about catching a Sunday night concert. Blitzen Trapper at the Exit/In... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: WILD at EXIT/IN on 12/2/17
Three, some say, is the magic number--the ancient, mystic trinity. Though others might suggest that bad things also come in threes, there’s only goodness when it comes to Los Angeles-based... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: IN THE VALLEY BELOW at EXIT/IN on 10/14/17
"I may or may not be naked right now, I can neither confirm or deny that," laughs In The Valley Below's Jeffrey Jacob Mendel during a recent chat when asked... Continue Reading →
