Stargunn: Reviewing a Lost Gem
I was originally going to post a blog about the abundance of high quality music that can legally be found for free on the internet. But I guess that will have to wait for another time. Last week's Shooter Jennings contest on this site got me going through
Larkin Poe, "Spring" an EP
It's going to be difficult for me not to get overly effusive with praise for Larkin Poe's 1st CD. This work may not make many "Best" of the year lists, but it has become my favorite. I've listened to it almost daily
Standing in the Shadow of The Blue Shadows
On June 15, Bumstead Records releases a two-disc deluxe edition of The Blue Shadows’ debut record On The Floor of Heaven. It is, quite simply, an album every alt country fan should have and it is particularly satisfying to see it available again after falling out of print in
Have you ever really listened to the Allman Brothers (man)?
I was driving down the highway the other day and the Allman Brothers came on the radio. Did you ever really listen to the lyrics to that song (man)? A line that I never really fully digested jumped out at me. The one that goes something like “and I was
The Destruction of American Music & How To Save It
I've spent much of the last year trying to figure out and break down what's gone wrong with the mainstream music industry. I recently wrote this article on the subject. I'd be very interested to get any and all feedback.
Thank you.
The Destruction
Review: John Mellencamp- On the Rural Route 7609
This title will be released on June 15.
"If they wanted to call me Rumpelstilskin, I would have done it to have the opportunity to make records. Johnny Cougar indeed.- John Mellencamp
I have previously written on this site about John Mellencamp and his place in the Americana community