He's a Texas native (Houston by way of Victoria), a country-Americana troubadour, and a veteran songwriter. So it's no surprise to learn that Danny Everitt had his first professional gig right out of high school---and never took his foot off the [Click here to open...]
The Shrimps – Abstracts and Keywords
British-born and New York-based, the Benjamin brothers originally came to the US with more conventional career goals, as Marcus was involved with broadcast and film, and Simon in publishing. Yet, beneath the surface of that practicality brewed [Click here to open...]
The Steven Blane Band – The Shed Sessions
Singing Delilah at a talent show gave New York, New York native (by way of Jersey City) Steven Blane his first taste of performing at a young age. That moment set in motion a lifelong musical sequence of events that would eventually see him living [Click here to open...]
Howard Simon – Visitors
His goal is lofty, though worthy. His intentions are rare, though honorable. You see, Howard Simon isn't just making handsome noise with that guitar of his. He wants to touch your life. He wants to reach that soft, warm spot somewhere underneath your [Click here to open...]
Yellow Line Music – Almost Something
With a name inspired by a line in poet Jesse Bernstein's, "No No Man", Yellow Line Music's craft is---with no surprise---unique and eclectic. The outfit consists solely of Brian Ackley, a Seattle transplant from a small-town, who moved to the big [Click here to open...]
Charlie Parr – I Ain’t Dead Yet
Damn. I love me some Charlie Parr. Recently, during my annual pilgrimage to Winona, MN for Mid West Music Fest 2017, I was again witness to the living legend's greatness. Possibly one of the final incarnated respites for pure talent and heart, CP [Click here to open...]
Chastity Brown – Silhouette of Sirens
It was June 7th, 2014. A few of us were headed to Ed's bar in Winona, MN to catch a show by one of my favorite groups, The Ericksons. They were the 2nd of three acts that night. And, as always, their set was amazing. Back then, I was paying the bills [Click here to open...]
Bryan Drewyor – Make Me A Garden (single)
Toledo native, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, instrument inventor, multi-medium artist, and environmental activist, Bryan Drewyor has done what most musicians only dare dream about. He's biked across the country performing his his [Click here to open...]