Sign in Become a member

Chris Griffy

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Crowdfunding Campaigns with Strong Themes Behind Them

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Crowdfunding Campaigns with Strong Themes Behind Them

In crowdfunding, there's something to be said for a cohesive idea. Sure, “Help us make our new album” is a fine, and often accurate, description of a crowdfunding campaign. But with that pitch, you're wholly dependent on your fans and whatever word of mouth they can

ALBUM REVIEW: Amigo the Devil Braces for Battle on ‘Yours Until the War Is Over’

ALBUM REVIEW: Amigo the Devil Braces for Battle on ‘Yours Until the War Is Over’

If you take a look at the tour dates for Amigo the Devil, you'll find a lot more shows at rock festivals or supporting rockers than roots-related performances. It might seem a strange fit for a guy whose primary weapons are banjo and acoustic guitar to rub elbows

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Bold New Projects from Gangstagrass, Nate Sabat, and Broken Compass Bluegrass

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Bold New Projects from Gangstagrass, Nate Sabat, and Broken Compass Bluegrass

Punxsutawney Phil has spoken, and, assuming you put your weather forecasting faith in rodents, spring is on the way. With spring, or, more accurately, the end of the brief lull that follows the holidays, comes new crowdfunding projects. This month's group is a diverse one. We've

ALBUM REVIEW: Dashes of Bluegrass, Celtic, and More Spice Up Charm City Junction’s ‘Salt Box’

ALBUM REVIEW: Dashes of Bluegrass, Celtic, and More Spice Up Charm City Junction’s ‘Salt Box’

There are certain states that are immediately associated with old-time music: North Carolina. Tennessee. West Virginia. Maryland? Well, maybe not yet. But on their new album, Salt Box, Charm City Junction aims to put Baltimore on the old-time map. A quartet consisting of 2017 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Acoustic Projects From Peter Mulvey, Morgan Harris, and Ordinary Elephant

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Acoustic Projects From Peter Mulvey, Morgan Harris, and Ordinary Elephant

Over the last decade or so, roots music has embraced more Southern and blues rock elements, with artists like Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and American Aquarium making electric instruments fit right into the roots mainstream. But sometimes it's nice to step back and revisit the “roots”

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: The Gift of Supporting Independent Music

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: The Gift of Supporting Independent Music

It's the holiday season and, if you're anything like me, you've left your gift buying to the last minute. Never fear. You won't have to mine the gas station on Christmas Day this year. Crowdfunding makes a great gift. In many ways,

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Support an Artist’s Work and Get a Custom-Written Song

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Support an Artist’s Work and Get a Custom-Written Song

Crowdfunding campaigns tend to be pretty similar. In addition to the album, common backer perks tend to be things like T-shirts, stickers, hats, and handwritten lyric sheets. But a perk I'm seeing more often recently is a custom written song. The backer is usually able to give an