What to do when you need to rattle your cage? It’s easy. You crank up the volume, set your hair on fire, and listen to Rocky Athas’ new release, Shakin’ the Dust. After listening to this footstompin piece, the only problem you will have is how to stop playing it. Continue reading Rocky Athas, Shakin’ the Dust
If something hums, they say it’s full of activity. If true, then this album passes the hum test. At times I hear a little Bonnie Raitt, at times I hear a bit of Judy Collins, and yet at times I hear Joni Mitchell. Continue reading Grainne Duffy, “Where I Belong”
I found some footage of The Stacy Mitchhart Band that I shot this past year. He is such a showman and an awesome guitar player.
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”
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”
The follow up to Markey Blue’s video review, The Blues Are Knockin. There are blues albums, and then there are blues albums.
Recently, I received material from a recording artist that has his roots in the state of Georgia. Living in Georgia for 28 years, I had to consider this review. Upon reading his bio, then listening to his tracks, I was surprised. Continue reading Nathan Bell, “I Don’t Do This For Love, I Do This For Love”
An added treat backstage with brothers, Scott and Todd Smith, I was able to meet with Bonnie Bramlett of the famed Delaney & Bonnie. Also in the crowd the famous Blue man, Blue Miller. It would be easier to list the artists Blue has not worked with in the music industry. Blue shared with me an artist he recently co- wrote and produced, India Arie’s “Acoustic Soul” album nominated for seven Grammys. Greg Shirley was also part of the Smith & Wesley posse with his Garage Door Records debut release, Raised On The Run. And can’t leave out new artist, Brittany Bexton with her newly released single, “Free Fall.” After spending time chatting with Brittany, I realized this little lady has all the “smarts” with great talent to go along with it. It’s clear, she has her heart, mind, and soul in her music.
Recently I had the pleasure seeing Davina & The Vagabonds perform at the Music City Roots Radio Show.
Influenced by artists Tom Waits, Amy Winehouse, and many others Davina gave the audience a great show. The Vagabonds recently played at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and as I was talking to Davina, the band was packing for an European tour. Their new album, Nicollet & 10th is due out soon.
