We're so excited to present The Lil Smokies' upcoming show at The High Watt on Wednesday, October 3rd, and one of the many reasons why is that we also love... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: DAVID RAWLINGS at THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM on 1/23/18
“It’s always nice to play in the southeast,” says David Rawlings as he watches the snow fall outside of his east Nashville home and prepares to go on tour in... Continue Reading →
ALBUM PREMIERE: “MOONSVILLE III” by MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE
Southern California rootstastic string outfit Moonsville Collective, purveyors of what they call “California Goodtime,” got their start by sitting in on jug band and old-time music circles where an infectious... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: MY POLITIC ALBUM RELEASE at THE FAMILY WASH on 8/28/17
Nick Pankey and Kaston Guffey, who seem more like brothers than life-long friends, met each other in the Ozark, Missouri middle school equivalent of home economics class. “It was a... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: RISING APPALACHIA at CANNERY BALLROOM
Rising Appalachia is more than just a band--it’s a rallying cry in support of world music, social and economic justice, and cultural preservation. Upon entering the Cannery Ballroom last Thursday,... Continue Reading →
REVIEW: MANDOLIN ORANGE at EXIT/IN
To support the recent release of their fabulous new album Blindfaller, Mandolin Orange has hit the road to share the new tunes with eager listeners—I’ve fallen in love with these... Continue Reading →
PREVIEW: THE FELICE BROTHERS at THE HIGH WATT on 10/1/16
Woodstock, New York-based rootsy alt-folk outfit The Felice Brothers are currently on an extensive tour supporting the release of their latest album, Life In The Dark, which came out this June... Continue Reading →
AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with THE HOLLOWS
Crowded around a small coffee shop table with 5 of the 6 members of Brooklyn-based rockicana band The Hollows, I noticed that this was indeed a group of individuals as... Continue Reading →
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: NAHKO & MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE at MERCY LOUNGE
It felt like I was attending a serious hot yoga session last week, as a sold-out and sweaty crowd, a.k.a. The Tribe, pushed its way into every nook and cranny... Continue Reading →
ALBUM REVIEW: “CLEOPATRA” by THE LUMINEERS
The Lumineers have returned to the spotlight bringing with them a resplendent sophomore effort, Cleopatra, due out April 8th via Dualtone Records. This band holds a special place in my heart, as... Continue Reading →