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Author: Gary Schwind

Mark Erelli

REVIEW: Mark Erelli celebrates little moments on ‘Lay Your Darkness Down’

February 4, 2023February 4, 2023Gary Schwind0

Mark Erelli is a singer-songwriter from the Boston area who is known for his ability to craft a song, whether it’s just him on a guitar or backed by a band. His song “By Degrees” was nominated for song of the year (in the same category as some guy named John Prine) at the 2019 […]

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Jim Brunberg

REVIEW: “Songs of Stupid Hope” by Jim Brunberg is the tonic our souls need

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023Gary Schwind0

One thing that you can say for certain about Jim Brunberg is that he is a top-notch storyteller. What’s less predictable is the sort of melody that will accompany one of his stories. When you listen to his songs, sometimes you’ll hear a folky song with picking like you might hear in a Leo Kottke […]

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Buzzin' Dozen 2022

Schwindy’s Buzzin’ Dozen: The Top Albums of 2022

December 9, 2022Gary Schwind0

Schwindy’s Buzzin’ Dozen: The Top Albums of 2022 The end of another year is upon us, and it’s time to reflect on some of the best music that was released this year. Plenty of great albums (a lot of which were inspired by the forced isolation of COVID-19) were released in 2022. While it’s never […]

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The Young Fables

REVIEW: “Pages” by The Young Fables Hits You Right in the Feels

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022Gary Schwind0

The Young Fables is a duo comprising Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. Wright got her first real break when she won the Texaco Country Showdown at age 16. In addition to the prize money, Wright also won the opportunity to perform on the Ryman Auditorium stage. Sometime after that, she met Lunsford. The two realized […]

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Jonathan T

REVIEW: Jonathan Terrell Waxes Poetic on “A Couple 2, 3”

September 13, 2022September 13, 2022Gary Schwind0

Jonathan Terrell — A Couple 2, 3  At the beginning of his career, Jonathan Terrell balanced his solo career by being the frontman of the rock n roll band Not in the Face. The fact that his solo albums have earned him comparisons to Bruce Springsteen just shows his versatility as a performer. Terrell’s New […]

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Freedy Johnston

Interview: Freedy Johnston “Back on the Road to You”

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022Gary Schwind1

Freedy Johnston photo by Dina Regine Freedy Johnston is no stranger to songwriting or acclaim for his songwriting skills. He has released eight albums and at one point he was named Songwriter of the Year by Rolling Stone. Like Elvis Costello (who played a vital role in Johnston’s journey as a songwriter), he is known […]

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Grooves & Cuts Laura Benitez

REVIEW: Laura Benitez and the Heartache “California Centuries”

September 7, 2022September 6, 2022Gary Schwind0

Laura Benitez and the Heartache — California Centuries When she lived in Los Angeles, Laura Benitez appeared in soap operas and commercials. In 2004, she moved to the San Francisco area and dove into the local Americana music scene. To say nothing of her acting skills, the move toward music was the right one. On […]

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Tom Paxton

REVIEW “All New” by Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer is a folk music elixir

July 29, 2022Gary Schwind0

Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink, and Marcy Marxer — All New Even if he is not a household name, Tom Paxton is something of a songwriting wizard.his songs have been recorded by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and many others. He has been so influential that he was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. When the isolation […]

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Nick Pagliari

REVIEW: Nick Pagliari Crafts Vivid Stories on “Hard Lessons”

July 27, 2022August 15, 2022Gary Schwind0

It’s not unusual for a music artist to have another job that helps pay the bills. That being said, you probably won’t find many music artists that make their living as a nurse anesthetist. That is what singer-songwriter Nick Pagliari does. It’s safe to assume that In the last couple of years, Pagliari has experienced […]

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The Early Mays

REVIEW: The Early Mays Craft Lovely Harmonies on “Prettiest Blue”

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022Gary Schwind0

The Early Mays — Prettiest Blue The Early Mays is an Appalachian folk duo comprising Emily Pinkerton and Ellen Gozion. Gozion is the pianist for the Pittsburgh Ballet and Pinkerton has a background in Chilean folk music. So it’s a bit odd that the two would join together to make music that is steeped in […]

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