Tall Heights are an incredible duet. They have an uncanny ability to hit the exact notes that highlight one another’s vocals. It’s a beautiful and rare combination. I hesitate to put them in any comparison with Simon and Garfunkel or some similar artist. …
A Dark Horse – “Take Me Home”
When I first heard this song on bandcamp, it struck me as a unique song, but I wasn’t sold. After I downloaded the EP (free here: http://adarkhorse.bandcamp.com/album/a-dark-horse), I listened a few more times and fell in love. I’m not sure if its the cadence …
The Other Favorites – The Other Favorites
This album is one of my most eagerly anticipated releases. I’ve been listening to Josh Turner and Carson McKee for what seems like about two years. These young men are extremely talented. Josh Turner’s YouTube page, formerly named after his Martin guitar, is …
Seattle’s City Arts Festival
Photos credit: Elizabeth Crook In addition to some major national artists, some of Seattle’s finest came together at the City Arts Fest, October 18-21, 2012. Being fairly new to the Seattle area, this crash course on the best and brightest of the region’s …
Gary Clark Jr. – “When My Train Pulls In”
In anticipation of Gary Clark Jr.’s new album, Blak and Blu, which is a stupid title, this is a video of “When My Train Pulls In”. It’s one of the best songs on the album and really shows what he’s capable of. The album is …
The Milk Carton Kids: Portland Sessions
Incredible recording by two of the finest musicians alive today. For fans of beauty.
Broken Fences – Broken Fences
Music is most easily digested and appreciated when it fits the mood. While some use music to get them psyched up or to calm them down, I think music is best when it fits the mood that already exists. Not all music fits …
Grace Potter and the Nocturnals – “Goodbye Kiss”
I love Grace Potter. I may actually be in love with her. She has an incredibly soulful voice, she writes simple songs that have strong meanings and she plays a mean piano. She seems to be more honest and genuine than any other woman …
5 “I Can’t Wait Until It’s November 7th” Songs
If you’re like me, you can’t wait until it’s November 7th and the election is over. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely hope it goes one way, but I almost just want it to be over either way, so we can move on. …
Josh Moore – “Tomorrow”
This recording of Josh Moore and Ryan Gustafson highlights some subtle yet excellent guitar licks. The vocals are good too. Enjoy.
