Alan Land is a very lucky man. He is gifted with a wonderful voice, a rich baritone that is ideally suited to country songs and ballads,...
The world over, major rivers dig valleys into the plains, becoming thoroughfares dotted over time with great cities that become known for their musical heritage. The...
About a year ago, I found myself shaking hands with and serving garlic bread to a few new strangers in my kitchen. My partner Veronica’s friend...
Anyone who has been to a show by Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra will let you know that this ensemble is a rambunctious crew,...
Can an instrumental recording tell a story? Redfox Tails’ mostly instrumental new release, Aloha, certainly boasts an inherent narrative quality. When I tweet about this album...
Bosen & Suede’s self-titled debut EP is a six-song set of acoustic pop sung by the local singer/ songwriter duo, featuring Brian Bosen and Craig Furnivall...
Whereas in past decades it was the norm for a band to wear its influences on its sleeve, being a hard rock band, a rockabilly band,...
Aaron Bowen — dyed-in-the-wool mercurial madman-genius — is on a perpetually morphing crusade. Several, actually. When the Troubadour last checked in with him via January’s cover...
Earl Thomas relocated to Northern California some time ago, but he still has a huge local fan base, as well as one in the Bay Area,...