Brandi Carlile Reaches Out in ‘Returning to Myself’
Brandi Carlile has returned to herself, but it doesn’t mean isolation; she is her own awareness, embracing community, knowing what to treasure, and making sure to speak it.
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Rhett Miller Reflects on ‘A Lifetime of Riding By Night’
Rhett Miller’s A Lifetime of Riding by Night isn’t an instant attention-grabber; it likely suits its titular setting. It is a deep and rewarding meditation.
Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts Rock for Rebellion
Neil Young remains one of the most courageous and spiritual leaders of the rock and roll counterculture that he helped pioneer.
John Fogerty Has Last Laugh by Remaking His Own Songs
John Fogerty recreates CCR songs note for note. Revenge rock? Maybe, but even die-hard fans will be pleased and perhaps even a bit amazed at the “new” songs.
Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Are Amazing
Ryan Davis’ second LP, New Threats From the Soul, establishes the singer as an essential voice in Americana and is for those on a soul-searching journey.
Ryan Bingham Rocks the Fox with Powerful Americana
Ryan Bingham has been busy in the acting and spirits industries, but fans can still depend on him to deliver his soulful, bluesy troubadour tunes on stage.
Who Really Wrote the Band’s “The Weight”?
Even if members of the Band could speak from their graves we couldn’t trust what they said about who wrote “The Weight”.
Marty Stuart Goes West (and Beyond) with ‘Space Junk’
Space Junk carries a very particular, yet effective vibe, and Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives tweak it just enough to keep it captivating.
Brown Horse’s ‘All the Right Weaknesses’ Hits All the Right Notes
All the Right Weaknesses finds Americana band Brown Horse galvanized and resolute, despite galloping in a phantasmagorical world of decay.
Mike Delevante Knows Waiting Is Its Own Reward
Mike Delevante is a craftsman. These songs are deceptively simple in their language, describing the interplay of thoughts and emotions one has being in the moment.
Them Coulee Boys Bring 1970s Love to Their Country Rock
Them Coulee Boys’ folkie Americana songs would fit in during the early to mid-1970s when acts fused old-time country with contemporary rock to create a new sound.
The Passion of Garth Brooks
Stephen Deusner’s entry in the 33 1/3 series about the wreckage of Garth Brooks’ ‘The Life of Chris Gains project makes for a mightily entertaining read.