Tag: americana
Larry Jay – “Worldwide Party Day” is fired up by hope and nostalgia
“We all want to get out. Not stay at home. I can’t wait for summer 2021. Virus got me once but now I want some [more…]
INTERVIEW: Five-time CMA nominee, Arkansas Americana group Ten Penny Gypsy
Five-time CMA nominee, Arkansas Americana group Ten Penny Gypsy are riding high with their 2020 full-length sophomore album, “Fugitive Heart”, produced by renowned multi-instrumentalist and former Neil Young [more…]
INTERVIEW: John Vento – Creating something that touches another in a special way
John Vento is often called a chameleon in the Pittsburgh music scene; and, while his critics may use the term as a pejorative, Vento views [more…]
John Vento – “Highwire” will touch a nerve!
Pittsburgh music veteran John Vento is building his latest album, “Brick By Brick”, one song at a time, by releasing a single per month, for [more…]
Jeremy Parsons – “Things To Come” comes from the heart and soul
“We all have those crucial crossroad points in our life, a moment in which you have to look at what you’ve got and realistically decide [more…]
John Vento – “America (The Saints Come Marching Home)” – a work that is searching for the true American soul
If someone asked me “what song should I listen to if I wanted to get a fair idea of what John Vento is all about [more…]
DEANO – “Crazistan” is articulate and vivid!
Dean Patrick Schumacher aka DEANO, was born in Southfield, Michigan (suburb of Detroit). Influenced by Rock & Roll, Blues, Disco, R & B, Funk and [more…]
“Traveler Tales” – David Arn’s status as a songwriter is unchallengeable!
David Arn is a U.S. singer-songwriter based in Virginia, who is best known for his lyrical style. He currently has three albums, “Postmodern Days”, “Walking [more…]
Mitchel Evan Tells a Vivid Story in “Leeches”
“No bullshit Americana” is how Virginia native Mitchel Evan describes his artistry – in his single “Leeches” this definitely holds true. Evan’s captivating, roots-inspired folk [more…]
Ten Penny Gypsy – “Fugitive Heart” – an unadulterated take of classic Americana!
Five-time CMA nominee, Arkansas Americana group Ten Penny Gypsy are riding high with their 2020 full-length sophomore album, “Fugitive Heart”, produced by renowned multi-instrumentalist and [more…]
Sugarcane Jane – “Ruffled Feathers: Songs in the Key of Me” – a well-oiled machine that ploughs an Americana furrow!
In the light of hindsight, and the current state of political affairs in the USA, the album “Ruffled Feathers: Songs in the Key of Me”, [more…]
THE JOHNSON PARTY DELIVER A SONG AND VIDEO FOR “CAN’T LET THE BASTARDS WIN”
AS MANY PEOPLE GRAPPLE WITH THE UPCOMING US ELECTION AND POLITICAL MOTIVATIONS THE JOHNSON PARTY DELIVER A SONG AND VIDEO FOR “CAN’T LET THE BASTARDS [more…]
Jackslacks – “When Pigs Fly” infuses fresh dynamism and grandeur into classic musical aesthetics
How do you review a Jackslacks (a.k.a. Chris Giorgio) album? How do you review an album when you know, before you even listen, that you [more…]
Working Class Hussys – “DNA” – an intoxicating blend of musicality and narration!
The new single “DNA”, by Central New Jersey’s Working Class Hussys is a distillation of their manifold strengths – pastoral harmonies, cascading chord progressions, and [more…]
Johan Ruborg – ‘Villain of the Piece’ – a collection of powerful, soulful, supremely rocking songs
The Swedish singer-songwriter, Johan Ruborg, rides the wave where classic and heartland rock, Americana, and guitar-infused modern sensibilities converge. He delivers a record – with [more…]
“Bear With Me” – Tracey Coryell is finding an even deeper musical path
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is described by The National Institute of Mental Health, as a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, [more…]
Eddy Mann – “Pray On” – Luscious organic soundscapes meet outstanding melodies!
The album “Pray On” is as brilliant, as Eddy Mann’s work consistently continues to be. If you like anything he’s done previously (which is an [more…]
Dan Friese – ‘Jane Songs’ – inspiring songwriting and raw emotion
Dan Friese is an Oregon-based songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist. In April of 2020, he released his debut EP, ‘Happiness’, a collection of self-reflective psychedelic indie-folk [more…]
The Nied’s Hotel Band – “Sacred Land” – the principles that should be driving the heart of America!
The Nied’s Hotel Band is a powerhouse recording and performing rock-n-roll band from Pittsburgh, PA. The band had its origins in 2003 when singer John [more…]