Charlie Parr — Last of the Better Days Ahead In the realm of traditional acoustic blues and folk very few people master it. With Parr’s latest release he has done just that. A self-taught musician since the age of eight and with 13 albums behind him, his finger picking style on both the 12-string resonator […]
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Jackson Browne — Downhill From Everywhere This latest release in six years from Jackson Browne confirms that he is a true master of his art. What his fans and detractors have come to expect from him are on full display with this release. His vocals, musicianship, songwriting, and productions skills, along with his awareness of […]
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Bentonia Blues Festival — Bentonia Mississippi A mere 30 miles north of Jackson, Mississippi just a stone’s throw from legendary State Highway 49 sits the small town of Bentonia, Mississippi. Most people passing by only recognize it as a sign along the highway. However, in the world of blues, it is one of the last […]
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Hosted by Dale Watson, Celine Lee, and the Memphians You’re in Memphis on a Sunday afternoon wondering what to do with yourself? Well, here is the answer, you go to the best show in town that only the insiders know about. What show you say? That would be “Chicken Shit Bingo” at Hernando’s Hide-A-Way hosted […]
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Amy Helm — What The Flood Leaves Behind Soul bleeds out of Helm’s latest release. Not the soul that came out of Stax but the soul Etta James and Aretha Franklin brought us. Though, there is a touch of funk if you listen real hard. It is Helm’s vocals that are powerful, soulful, and wide […]
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Jonathan Foster — Lantern Shade The name Jonathan Foster is a name not readily recognizable in Americana circles but, it should be. His latest release Lantern Shade invokes the vision of the proverbial itinerant troubadour singing songs about life as they see it. The ten track 42 minute and 59 second album is not short […]
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The Black Keys – Delta Kream If you aren’t a fan of the blues or classic blues rock, you can stop reading right here. However, if you are a fan of either of those genres, this will be worth your read. The Black Keys in the makeup of this release Delta Kream include Dan Auerbach on […]
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Miles Gannett – Meridian Upon reviewing this CD it came to mind several times that there was only one term to describe it and that would be: “original.” With that said, it is steeped in bluegrass, folk, and traditional makeup. What makes it original is Gannett’s songwriting with his penning of 11 of the twelve […]
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Tommy Emmanuel – Accomplice Series Volume 1 If you haven’t heard of Tommy Emmanuel you should. Emmanuel is a world renowned finger style guitar picker and sought after session musician and accompanist who has shared the studios and stages with a plethora of country and bluegrass legends. Now, add Rob Ickes on dobro and Trey […]
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