Maybe it’s my younger days playing in jazz bands, but I always have a soft spot for jazz artists. The vocals, sax and brass parts lift me three feet above ground. Continue reading Gretchen And The Pickpockets, “falling rising”
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Lo Carmen, “Lovers Dreamers Fighters”
Most have heard of the expression, The Apple Don’t Fall Far From The Tree. In 2013, a certain artist moved that expression to an album title releasing a collaborative work with her dad, Peter Head. Fast-forward to 2017, she has released her sixth album while coming up with a most creative idea, mixing lyrical personifications with melodies. Continue reading Lo Carmen, “Lovers Dreamers Fighters”
Jim Allchin, “Decisions”
What happens when a computer savvy well-seasoned guitar player teams up with a producer who is a two-time Grammy Award winner? Continue reading Jim Allchin, “Decisions”
Greg Wickham, “IF I Left This World”
As parents, we love to tend to our children’s wants and needs. It is what we do. For one recording artist, it was his children who persuaded him to record his first album in over fifteen years. For Greg Wickham, Continue reading Greg Wickham, “IF I Left This World”
Marlena, “May All Your Christmases Be White”
With so many new and re-released Christmas albums coming out each year, covering a Christmas album is something I would shy away from doing. Continue reading Marlena, “May All Your Christmases Be White”
Tami Neilson, “Don’t Be Afraid”
Grief can take us to uncertain places. With the death of her father, singer/songwriter Tami Neilson teaches us a thing or two with her new release, Don’t Be Afraid. Continue reading Tami Neilson, “Don’t Be Afraid”
Becky Warren, “War Surplus”
Occasionally, I hear a recording artist that pulls me into their heart. One artist, Becky Warren did that with her new release, War Surplus. With much depth and emotion, Becky uncovers the realities of our military veterans. Continue reading Becky Warren, “War Surplus”
Rootbone, “The Long Road Home”
Being a history nut, I would love to go back in time to meet, watch, and listen to the great blues artists of the 30’s 40’s and 50’s. But recently, I found a band releasing their debut album, The Long Road Home. Continue reading Rootbone, “The Long Road Home”
The Mike Eldred Trio,”Baptist Town”
It’s hard to imagine anything of value coming from death. With one blues musician, the “King of the Delta,” the events are blurry as he joined the 27 club on August 16, 1938. Continue reading The Mike Eldred Trio,”Baptist Town”
Sandy Carroll, “Last Southern Belle”
A few years ago, I got the opportunity to interview and write about an artist who resides outside Memphis, Tennessee. Her album, Unnaturally Blonde, Continue reading Sandy Carroll, “Last Southern Belle”