reviews
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Mark Erelli Drops Surprise Release
There are few words that can elucidate how much this writer enjoys and appreciates the songwriting and musicality of Massachusetts singer-songwriter Mark Erelli. If there’s a Mt. Rushmore of artists, he’s definitely on it. Last week in celebration of America… Continue reading
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Live Review – Josh Rouse – Judson’s Live, Orlando, FL – June 7, 2026
Nearly thirty years and almost 15 albums into a career he likely never expected, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Josh Rouse is still an artist very much worth seeing. That was most evident at his double-booking at Orlando’s Judson’s Live this past Sunday.… Continue reading
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Live Review: Andrés Cepeda – Steinmetz Hall, Orlando, FL – May 21, 2026
If you’re in the mood for a concert experience that is buoyant, life-affirming and sun-drenched, look no further than Colombia’s Andrés Cepeda. Andrés who, you ask? Welps, turns out Cepeda is a multiple Latin Grammy Award recipient and has been… Continue reading
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A Thousand Horses Charts New Course With New LP
Earlier this week, the 2015 song “Smoke” from Nashville’s A Thousand Horses entered my cranial jukebox. Said song, which shot to #1 on the Billboard Countty Airplay chart in 2015. Additionally, the song, the band’s debut single made them the… Continue reading
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Stephen Bishop Unretires, Announces Plans for 2026 and 2027 Tour
Earlier this month Colorado-based singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop issued a press release that took this writer by surprise. In the press release he referenced a conversation with his wife in which she implored him to get back on the road and… Continue reading
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Ed Kowalczyk Legally Banned From Using the Moniker Live for Concerts, etc.
The website AlternativeNation.net is reporting that former Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk has had his rights to using the moniker Live revoked, withdrawn and terminated. The statement was issued on behalf of Action Front Unlimited Inc., which owns the trademark to… Continue reading
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Revisiting the Archives: Brian Wiltsey’s 2009 album Lucky Ones
Yesterday Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Brian Wiltsey posted about his 2009 album Lucky Ones turning 17 yesterday. So that made me dive back into the archives and revisit my review of that album. If this is your first introduction to Wiltsey, it’s… Continue reading
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RIP Raul Malo (1965 – 2026)
Lately it feels like this blog is becoming a website for eulogies of fallen greats, but sure enough, that’s exactly what’s happening. This week’s eulogy is for Raul Malo, the magnetic and honey-throated front man for Americana outfit The Mavericks.… Continue reading
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Ecletic Label Adhyâropa Records’ Celebrates Bandcamp Friday
New York City’s Adhyâropa Records celebrates Bandcamp Friday today. The now ubiquitous campaign by Bandcamp (going on at least its third year) waves all normal processing fees and everything in the Adhyâropa catalog (LPs, CDs, merch, downloads) is offered at… Continue reading
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RIP Todd Snider (1966 – 2025)
It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. Todd Snider was an alt-country legend and one whose music powered me through undergrad and grad school and beyond (2000’s Happy To Be Here and 2002’s New Connection especially).… Continue reading
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