Eric Brace and Thomm Jutz

REVIEW: Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz “Circle and Square”

Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz – Circle and Square This effort touches upon a few hefty subjects – creation, natural disasters (tornadoes & hurricanes), the White House, coral reefs, democracy & grief. Sounds like life’s business as usual. But these topics are great song clay in the hands of skillful musicians — to be shaped […]

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Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon

REVIEW: Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon “Together Again”

Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon – Together Again It’s always refreshing to hear new music from an 88-year-old Tom Paxton (vocals/harmony vocals) who decided to record with a 73-year-old youngster like John McCutcheon (vocals/guitar/harmony vocals/banjo). The 14-song showcase Together Again (Drops Jan 9/Applesongs/53:06) was produced by John with Bob Dawson. The songs touch upon the […]

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Fabulous Thunderbirds

REVIEW: The Fabulous Thunderbirds “The Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989”

The Fabulous Thunderbirds – The Jimmie Vaughan Years: Complete Studio Recordings 1978-1989 – 4 CD Boxed Set This is a comprehensive boxed set of the early Austin, TX band The Fabulous Thunderbirds when Grammy Award-winning guitarist/bassist/vocalist Jimmie Vaughan & lead vocalist Kim Wilson (harmonica) were behind the controls. The door to their bluesy music opens […]

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