Luke Hawley has a truly haunting voice that inspires a variety of emotions, most often a comfortable introspection. His new album The Northwoods Hymnal makes an incredible contribution to American music; it teaches us that all music is spiritual and ought to reflect …
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The White Buffalo – Shadows, Greys and Evil Ways – Western balladeer strikes gold again
Every once and a while, a band or artist finds the perfect moniker to label them and their style. When I found out the Ray Lamontagne had an older album titled One Lonesome Saddle, I thought to myself, “Well, that just about perfectly sums …
The Craven Family Band – The Flower Grown – Lancaster, PA Americana revival band reflects history and heritage
It’s not easy to make old time music sound good in the 21st century, but the Craven Family Band are experts at exactly that. They have a knack for both singing and songwriting in a way that sounds like the 1930s. But it …
Let’s Help Haley Klinkhammer! – Guitar Center Singer Songwriter Contest
Dearest faithful readers and listeners of EarToTheGround Music, We reviewed Haley Klinkhammer’s debut album earlier this year. She recently released a new original song for the Guitar Center Singer Songwriter Contest and we’re trying to help her. Please give it a listen. If …
Wood Brothers – The Muse – Harmony-filled Americana Album of the Year Candidate
It’s not every day a music writer gets a chance to hear such an accomplished band that can still be considered “on the rise.” The Wood Brothers, an Americana and/or folk rock band fronted by Boulder, Colorado natives Chris and Oliver Wood, have …
The O’Pears – Our Own – Canadian female folk singers renew Andrews Sisters sound
The O’Pears are a band for people that miss the golden age of female vocalists. All with a seeming golden set of vocal chords, these young ladies know harmony better than their years might elude. Sounding like the Andrews Sister of a bygone …
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 …
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: …
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 …
