Nine Pound Hammer Heart is the debut CD by Melly Frances and the Distilled Spirits, a group built around singer/songwriter Melanie Sponselee (AKA Melly Francis) and...
Fans of the local blues scene are familiar with Billy Watson, either as sideman for various artists (Robin Henkel, Mississippi Mudsharks, Billy Bacon and the Forbidden...
Well for some 10 years I’ve pontificated (and occasionally bitched and moaned) on the pages of the SAN DIEGO TROUBADOUR. I’ve told you stories about going...
As Baby Boomers come to terms with the Great Recession, and scratch their heads about what passes for popular music these days, what better time to...
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the San Diego Troubadour, it is only fitting that we dwell upon the paper’s name and ask, “What does...
Sons of Edison consists of Michael Casinelli and Richard Livoni, who jointly wrote all 14 songs on this self-produced CD. The San Diego-based duo describe themselves...
What a great Summergrass festival we had this year! Produced by the hard working and non-profit San Diego Bluegrass Society and the North County Bluegrass and...
Ocean Beach has a lot going for it, from the terrific weather and beachfront views to the wonderful people, but one of the nicest things is...
After nearly 12 years playing together, with five previous award-winning studio CDs, local Americana veterans Berkley Hart are back with Crow, and their latest album offers...