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Delta Rae Was a WOW!!!
Delta Rae, a roots rock band from Durham, North Carolina, appeared at the Lowell Summer Music Series last weekend for the first but hopefully not last time.
Delta Rae
This was another show that I attended not having any idea what to expect other than a good time. Read the rest of this entry
Fly Rasta With Ziggy Marley!
Ziggy Marley is a reggae artist who can appeal to almost anyone, whether or not you’re a fan of reggae. He appeared at the Lowell Summer Music Series last week to open their 25th anniversary season, and it was a great way to start the summer!
Ziggy Marley
If it is possible to be both high energy and mellow, Ziggy has mastered that.
As If Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss Weren’t Enough…
I had fairly high expectations seeing Willie Nelson for the first time and Alison Krauss and Union Station for (I believe) the second time, and the reality far surpassed them!
The Blue Hills Bank Pavilion is not my favorite venue (the sound is uneven at best), but even that was not enough to negatively impact the show. Read the rest of this entry
Local Folk Singer-Songwriter Performed A Lovely Set
Kris Delmhorst is fairly well-known in the local (Massachusetts) music scene, but I had not seen her perform until last week at the Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV.
Kris Delmhorst
Kris’ style is described as folk and American roots, which I believe is accurate. Read the rest of this entry
Diane Schuur, Enchanting Songstress
This weekend, Regattabar hosted the enchanting Diane Schuur on the heels of the release of her latest album “I Remember You, With Love to Stan [Getz] and Frank [Sinatra]”.
Diane ‘Deedles’ Schuur
What an entertainer she is! From the moment she took the stage, she regaled us with great songs, funny quips, and marvelous piano-playing.
Mary Gauthier Proved The Power Of Song
In a word, wow! On the day her newest album ‘Trouble & Love’ was released, Mary Gauthier performed at the Extended Play Sessions of Alternate Root TV.
Mary Gauthier
Mary is a Nashville-based writer (her description) whose songs have helped her work through painful experiences.
We Had The British Invasion; Here’s The Swedish Invasion!
I have been a fan of First Aid Kit, a duo composed of Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg, from the time I first heard them over two years ago.
First Aid Kit (Johanna in front, Klara in back)
As soon as their headlining show at The Paradise Rock Club was announced, I knew I would be in the audience. Read the rest of this entry
Modern Indie-Folk Invaded Our Hearts
Besides Daniel is yet another band to which The Extended Play Sessions, a project of Alternate Root magazine, has introduced me.
Besides Daniel
Last weekend this group of young men from Atlanta graced the stage at the Sessions for a fabulous set of emotional music. Read the rest of this entry
Country Twang Rocked The House
Ten years ago if you had asked me what kind of music I disliked, I would have answered, “country.” Now, I can’t seem to get enough high-quality country music (for me, the genre includes alt-country, country rock, country blues).
Moot Davis & The Good Americans
Moot Davis & the Good Americans gave us a fabulous set at The Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV last weekend. Read the rest of this entry
An Excellent Roots Rock Party Kickstarted The Weekend
The Bottle Rockets, a roots rock band currently based in St. Louis, is yet another band that did not get onto my radar during the past twenty or so years.
Bottle Rockets
They have toured through New England over the past year but I did not have the opportunity to see them until their show this weekend at Johnny D’s. A friend whose opinions I value had an extra ticket so I jumped on it. Read the rest of this entry
suze reviews the blues 