North Mississippi Allstars ‘Set Sail’ with a Mellow But Effective Groove
North Mississippi Allstars are still creating memorable music but from a decidedly more mellow state of mind, as on Set Sail.
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John Mellencamp Plays His Latest Card ‘Strictly a One-Eyed Jack’
John Mellencamp’s Strictly a One-Eyed Jack is cohesively designed and features beautifully articulated performances and arrangements. His tough swagger always belied a pained vulnerability.
Stax Legend William Bell and North Mississippi Allstars “Never Want to Be Kissed” (premiere)
North Mississippi Allstars have a new album on tap in Set Sail, and they team with Stax legend William Bell for their latest single, “Never Want to Be Kissed”.
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Engage the Moment and Evolve Musically
On their new album The Future, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats expand their musical territory without abandoning their soulful rock.
Samantha Fish Enjoys Living Life ‘Faster’ and Louder
On Faster, Samantha Fish ventures into new territory from country rock to hard rock, to pop and R&B to hip-hop, without sacrificing her essential toughness.
Tommy Womack Boasts ‘I Thought I Was Fine’ But….
Tommy Womack reminds us of the importance of getting a good buzz knowing it can’t last, being with friends and lovers, delighting in music
The Steel Wheels’ “Time Is All I Need” Dishes About Love That Grows on You (premiere)
The Steel Wheels tell a fan’s genuine “anti-love-at-first-sight” story through the grooving Americana of “Time Is All I Need”.
The 2021 Roots N Blues Festival Celebrated Women in Roots Music
Fans reveled in the return of the 15-year-old Roots N Blues Festival and its celebration of roots music women amid a sun-drenched weekend in Missouri.
Lukas Nelson and Father John Misty Hold Sound Summit to Benefit Mt. Tamalpais
Sound Summit struck sonic gold by enlisting Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real for this year’s high-energy rock ‘n’ roll show to match the altitude.
James McMurtry Plugs Back in For ‘The Horses and the Hounds’
Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry signs with New West and gives us The Horses and the Hounds awash in loud guitars and unparalleled storytelling.
Suzanne Santo Asks for “Mercy” for Its Own Sake
Austin, Texas roots-rocker, Suzanne Santo understands the psychic cost of “Mercy”. She offers a three-step fable to tell the story.
Willie Nile Witnessed ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’
Willie Nile is an American national treasure who brings rock to the masses, and while he may sing about ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ because of the recent pandemic, he’s still moving and grooving.