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What Is Happening to The Fray?
Earlier this year this blog’s arrow pointed towards fractures in the relationship between singer-songwriter Isaac Slade and his former band The Fray. That saga has another new wrinkle. A couple weeks back (or longer), current The Fray front man Joe… Continue reading
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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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Lina-Mariah Angrily Roars on Debut Album
As much as I don’t want to give it credit: the Spotify algorithm knows me quite well. So, it came as a surprise to me that it recommended the spiky single “I Hate Love” by indie-alt-rock singer-songwriter Lina-Mariah Doesn’t the… Continue reading
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Live Review – Vince Gill – Dr. Phillips Center, Orlando, FL – June 18, 2026
Here’s some advice for younger musicians in country music and beyond: if you want a long career, follow and study the career of Vince Gill. Now nearly 70 years old, the Oklahoma native and 22-time Grammy winner kicked off his… 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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Vince Gill Kicks Off Summer Tour in Orlando, FL
Country music living legend Vince Gill will embark on a three month summer tour beginning June 18 at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando, FL. The tour also finds Gill playing in cities including but not… 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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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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James Maddock To Open For Counting Crows This Summer
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter James Maddock has announced that this summer he’ll open for Counting Crows for five shows in July. The dates include Summer Stage in Central Park and Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. In typical Madock fashion he said the… Continue reading
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