The fifth LP from Austin songwriter David Ramirez is a refreshing love note for a broken world. My Love is a Hurricane was written in a fury and inspired by a short but inspired romance. The result is a surprisingly upbeat album with …
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A Playlist To Get You In That Sweet Weekend Mood
Welcome to the weekend! Some of you are planning on keeping busy (you know who you are… “those” people), others planning to binge something like Cheer on Netflix (I LOVE YOU, JERRY), or maybe doing absolutely nothing (you’re the real hero here). Whatever …
Artist Interview: Matthew Logan Vasquez on the new Glorietta album
Glorietta was a moment in music history where some of music’s biggest names got together in 2017 to record a live “jam” record. The names include Noah Gundersen, Matthew Logan Vasquez, Kelsey Wilson, Adrian Quesada, Jason Robert Blum, and David Ramirez. We’ve covered …
2017 Songs of The Year: Matt’s List 5-1
After much deliberation including additions and subtractions, here are my five favorite tracks of the year. It’s worth noting the political mood of a few of these tracks as well as the dominance of female artist. All of these tracks meant something special …
3 Contemplative Songwriters You Need To Hear
Jason Hawk Harris – “Phantom Limb” This songwriter comes from a long line of musicians who have influenced him through the years. While kids his age were chasing typical adolescent pleasures, he was studying musical composition, and still regrets not being able to …
Album Review: David Ramirez – We’re Not Going Anywhere
Austin, Texas singer-songwriter David Ramirez has come out swinging with this album. If you are looking for a relaxing Americana album, this is not for you. If you’re looking for some engaging folk rock that might just get you fighting mad, too, then …
Greg’s Album of the Year List – #20-11
This is a beautifully difficult task every winter deciding the best albums of the year. There are so many phenomenal bands making music today. Most of what I’ve chosen for this list represents one of two styles – they are either singer songwriters …
Film Review: Long Way to the Top – Excellent documentary on touring musicians
Film Review: Long Way to the Top – Excellent documentary on touring musicians Late Morning Films documentary Long Way to the Top is the story of some pretty remarkable musicians and their life on the road. How I came to find out about …
Greg’s 2015 Song of the Year List – #20-11
Finding an order for the end of year lists often seems like an exercise in futility, but really there were so many great albums and tracks in 2015 it at least deserves a shot. You might disagree with the choices, but do spend …
Album Review: David Ramirez – Fables
Album Review: David Ramirez – Fables David Ramirez is rock n’ roll via Texas. He’s a little bit western and a whole lot of grit. His music is soulful, restorative, and will make you listen closely. He sings of hard times, deep love, …
