One of the things I look for when I listen to music is something that catches my ear, something unique and different, something that makes a band stand out. Sometimes it’s a name (The Deadly Gentlemen, The Barefoot Movement) and other times it’s …
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Joey Verskotzi – Lemon Heart
Joey Verskotzi is the epitome of the “rising star” in pop rock music. He’s a singer. He’s a songwriter. And he’s the man. Some of his earlier work reminded me a little of a young John Mayer, but on his latest Lemon Heart, …
Jesse Stockton – Thank You Very Kindly – Honest tenor vocals soar over folk string music
Jesse Stockton’s music is inviting and familiar. His voice is soothing but sincere and his songwriting is enjoyable. His high tenor vocals serve to give a distinctive sound to his mostly classic country flavor. Jesse Stockton, in short, is exactly the kind of …
Cathedral Pearls – Off My Chain – Refreshing harmonious Indie Rock
Indie Rock is such an unpredictable mistress, but when she is sweet, she is oh so sweet. One such group that is providing me with some of that delicious sweetness at present is Cathedral Pearls. From fantastic compositions to brilliant execution, this is …
Chris Dupont – Anxious Animal – Michigan singer songwriter shines on Civil War song
Chris Dupont’s sound is refreshing. His vocals are a comfortable high baritone and his melodies capture radiant joy. The country instrumentation and vocals give the album a feeling of comfort while remaining musically rich. There’s plenty in each composition to keep listeners coming …
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 …
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 …
Coffee Zombies- Percolatin’: Jazzing Up Contra Dance
Coffee Zombie. Percolatin’. Coffee Zombies, 2013. Coffee Zombies: http://coffee-zombies.com/ The Coffee Zombies are a foot-stompin’ contra folk band out of Louisville, Kentucky and Indianapolis, Indiana. While contra might bring images of back-woods country to mind, Coffee Zombies also draw on Gypsy and Celtic influences, …
