Chris Conly. Love and Protest. Chris Conly, 2013. Chris Conly: http://music.chrisconly.com/ Chris Conly is a Brooklyn based singer song-writer, and member of the Chicken Barn Heroes, among other things. You can learn all about him and his inspiration on today’s artist interview with …
Kent State ‘Round Town Rundown
By the time you read this on Saturday morning (or later), the fun will have past and you’ll have to wait until next year for such a great time as was had this evening in Kent, Ohio. First, a bit of a history …
Artist Interview: JD Eicher and the Goodnights
Having recently reviewed the new JD Eicher and the Goodnights album, Into Place, we’re thrilled to be able to have the band answer some questions for us. We were lucky to have each member answer some individual questions for us. Enjoy! Jim Merhaut, bass: …
Luke Hawley – “Your Bones Get Old” – Gifted acoustic artist gives intimate recording on YouTube
Luke Hawley is the kind of artist I love to write about. He’s good at what he does, has a genuine approach to music, and writes from his heart. I’m hoping to review his latest album on Bandcamp very soon, but until then …
JD Eicher and The Goodnights – Into Place – Indie Pop/Rock Done Right
One of my favorite things as a music fan is to hear a new record by a musician that I’m a big fan of. There’s something about expectations, hope, and excitement that makes the first time you click play feel so important. It’s …
Sound Bites: JD Eicher and The Goodnights – Ode to the Underdog
JD Eicher, frontman and songwriter for JD Eicher and the Goodnights, took some time to explain the meaning and process behind some of the songs off their third studio album, Into Place. Ode To The Underdog “I like the way this song turned out …
Artist Interview – Matthew Mayfield – Birmingham rocker describes rugged life on the road
Matthew Mayfield flavored his incredible one-man acoustic set at Youngstown State University with several jokes about his touring van. Behind those jokes about the trials of the road lies an authentic, difficult child of rock and roll desiring to spread the gift of …
We Died at Sea- Rag Mama Rag EP: Leeds Musicians Take their Lead from Across the Pond
We Died At Sea. Rag Mama Rag. We Died At Sea, 2013. We Died At Sea: http://wediedatsea.bandcamp.com Keeping it short and sweet this week, here’s a charming three track EP that will whet your whistle for a new group out of Leeds, UK. …
The Green Boys – Oh Delia – Delightful toe-tapping roots country
Steel guitar, acoustic guitar, and old timey harmonies are all abundant in the newest album from The Green Boys. Oh Delia is a smile-inducing, joy-filled old time country album that is sure to get people dancing. The Green Boys show off remarkable classic …
Mike Mangione and the Union – Red-Winged Blackbird Man
There’s something special about Mike Mangione and the Union. Nothing that they do and none of the instruments that they use are particularly ground breaking, but their sound is so unique and so heartfelt that it stands above the rest. From the first …
