Category Archives: music
An Evening Of Great Acoustic Music Spanning Many Genres
Click here to read my review of this fabulous show on No Depression.
Jake Armerding
Jake Armerding
Zachariah Hickman
Jake Armerding
Annie Bartlett
Mina Kim
Jake Armerding
Jessie Armerding
Jake Armerding
Jake Armerding
Zachariah Hickman
Jim Trick
Jake Armerding
Annie Bartlett
Mina Kim
Jim Trick
Jake Armerding
Jim Trick
Jake Armerding
Jake Armerding
Jim Trick
Old Crow Medicine Show Does Dylan Better Than Dylan
Is that a sacrilegious statement? Possibly, but even the most ardent fans of Bob Dylan (and specifically of his seminal album Blonde on Blonde) have to admit that Dylan’s vocals have never been what drew his fans to him.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show, a band that reveres Dylan, is currently touring to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of Blonde on Blonde. They may be putting their bluegrass/Americana spin on the songs, but there is no doubt they are paying homage to one of the greatest songwriters of all time.
First Round Of AmericanaFest Artists Announced!
Americana Music Association℠ Announces First Round of Performers
for AMERICANAFEST℠ 2017, September 12-17
Wow, the initial round of performers is killer! So many friends of mine will perform, and there are many artists for me (and you) to discover! Do I really have to wait just under four months???
Folk/Pop/Classical Cello Rocks!
For my review of this marvelous show by Mike Block at Club Passim, see No Depression.
Mike Block
Mike Block
Mike Block
Barry Rothman
Mike Block
Mike Block
A Weekend Of Traditional Music In Brooklyn
I would not have known the Brooklyn Folk Festival existed were it not for the publicist. I might have known if I lived in New York, but I do not. I am grateful to that publicist because I was introduced to some fine people – musicians, a writer, and a filmmaker – who enriched my life.
Eli Smith, founder of the Brooklyn Folk Festival
This three-day festival celebrated its ninth year with a large diverse crowd, ranging from families with babies to older people who lived through the folk revival movement of the 1950s and 1960s.The musicians were as diverse as the audience; there was an 11-year old girl playing a mean banjo and there was Jim Kweskin who was part of the folk revival movement.
Red Dirt Country Music Strikes Again!
“Red Dirt” music refers to the specific style of country music from Oklahoma and refers to the color of the soil there. The Turnpike Troubadours are one of the best known bands of that genre touring today, and they sold out Brighton Music Hall recently.
The Turnpike Troubadours
The Lowell Summer Music Series Lineup Is Now Complete
Another personal and crowd favorite returns to the Lowell Summer Music Series and I am excited that he will appear for the third time on Friday, August 18th! I cannot see Buddy Guy too often and if you have not yet seen this living legend, make it a point to be at Boarding House Park this night.
This New Blues Album Is Worth Your Time – And Money!
I have had the privilege to see Dan Whitener, the terrific banjo player with hip-hop bluegrass band Gangstagrass as well as with the newgrass band Man About a Horse, a number of times (only with Gangstagrass) and thoroughly enjoy his style and versatility. I am thrilled to review his new solo album, Crossover.
Crossover Album Cover
The Midnight Songster Strikes Gold
I was recently introduced to musician Jake LaBotz, whose new album, Sunnyside, was released on May 12; it was produced by Jimmy Sutton who also produces JD McPherson and Pokey LaFarge.
Jake La Botz Sunnyside album cover
A Crowd Favorite Returns To The Lowell Summer Music Series For The Fourth Time!
Bruce Hornsby has delivered three excellent performances at the Lowell Summer Music Series and I am excited that he will appear for the fourth time on Thursday, August 31st! He is a consistently fine performer and you should take this opportunity to see him again if you have seen him in the past and if you have not, you should see him for your first time at a venue he enjoys!
suze reviews the blues 