Expectations were high for the versatile (singer-songwriter, actor, author) Steve Earle’s latest album, his first release of original material since 2007’s Grammy-winning Washington Square Serenade (for...
With a voice the size of the Louisiana Purchase, Candye Kane has belted out hard-driving jump blues for the last 20 plus years. She has also...
Local Americana duo Podunk Nowhere’s self-titled debut disc in 2007 featured intriguing, primarily acoustic music, showcasing Heather Marie Janiga’s powerful vocals in stark arrangements with husband...
Trails & Rails’ new CD reminds me of what happens at the end a long trail ride. After driving cattle to the rail head and stockyard...
Gregory Page has such an extensive discography, the question often arises, where does one start? The answer: start here. Anyone who has followed Page’s career, knows...
Like probably every other city these days, San Diego is fortunate to have a healthy singer-songwriter circuit. Anyone who has spent any time checking out shows,...
Music aimed at children always presents the problem that if it is something young kids will listen to, it will often drive their parents up the...
Last spring, the Northstar Session released an excellent EP, Winter Collection. Transplanted from San Diego to LA, the trio showed us surprising versatility — playing good,...
From Vancouver, the Town Pants have established themselves as Celtish rockers who sing a mix of traditionally influenced tavern songs and occasional soft folk ballads. They...
