ALBUM REVIEW: Charles "Wigg" Walker's 'This Love is Gonna Last' Makes You Believe it Will
The last we heard Charles “Wigg” Walker on record was more than a decade ago, when he fronted the Dynamites, a soul and funk outfit whose big, horn-infused attack can only be described as explosive. Walker was nevertheless a commanding presence, his grit and power reflecting the strengths developed
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Memory Bank,’ Drew & Ellie Holcomb Revel in the Ups and Downs of Life
Starting a new year often involves reflecting on the roads we’ve traveled and casting glances on the ups and downs of our journeys. On their first full-length album ever, Memory Bank, Drew & Ellie Holcomb collaborate on 13 new songs that celebrate love, hope, the open road, and
FRESH TRACK: Kenny Sharp - "Amy"
Kenny Sharp is a genre-defying singer-songwriter with a sound he calls “Brown Liquor Music.” Rooted deeply in the rich musical traditions of the American South, Sharp seamlessly blends blues, soul, country, funk, and rock & roll into a style that’s as smooth and intoxicating as its name
ALBUM REVIEW: Folk Song Innovator Sam Amidon Reimagines Folk Songs on 'Salt River'
Sam Amidon has spent most of his career carefully deconstructing and reimagining (mostly) traditional folk songs. He always keeps one foot rooted to the folk scene of the 1970s, which his parents were a part of, while the other foot dances coyly with experimental, jazz fusion, and indie rock collaborators.
THROUGH THE LENS: Jenny Don't & The Spurs, X, Samantha Fish, and Other Photos of the Week
It may seem a little too soon in the year to do a photos of the week theme, but your ND photographers have been quite busy, in spite of the holidays, and through January's bizarre weather. From legends such as X (the roots punk band) to country bands
FOUNDERS KEEPERS: Ringo Starr, Cecilia Castleman, Jamey Johnson, Yola, Chris Eckman, Gold Star
The top two picks in this month’s roundup are a study in contrast, and yet there’s overlap. At 84, Ringo Starr remains one of the most recognizable recording artists on the planet, with all of the Beatles’ catalog plus dozens of solo and All-Starr Band releases to