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Signing Story: Luke Combs
It’s hard to believe that 26-year-old Luke Combs seriously began pursuing a musical career only five years ago. His muscular and soul-stirring vocals grace the current single “Hurricane” that heralds ... -
Music Album Review: Son Volt - "Notes of Blue" (8/10)
This is the eighth installment in the legacy of one of the leading bands in alternative rock and roots music. Son Volt began in the early ‘90s and, essentially, laid ... -
Music Album Review: Dennis Coffey - "Hot Coffey in the D: Burnin' at Morey Baker's ...
Legendary Motown guitarist Dennis Coffey is captured in an intimate club setting, with fellow Motor City stalwarts Lyman Woodard on organ and Melvin Davis on drums. Recorded in 1968, this snapshot in time ... -
Music Album Review: Don Rich and the Buckaroos - "Guitar Pickin' Man" (10/10)
This is a compilation of Buck Owens’ bandleader’s guitar and lead vocal work from 1963 - 1970. Although the Buckaroos were essentially fronted by Owens, he always gave major props to Don Rich. Interestingly, ... -
Music Album Review: Dead Man Winter - "Furnace" (8/10)
After 14 years as lead vocalist and songwriter for acclaimed Minneapolis progressive bluegrass outfit Trampled by Turtles, Dave Simonett, aka Dead Man Winter, dedicates himself to a solo album of a very personal ... -
Live Review: The Alternatives at Uptown Grille in Detroit, MI
Material: Power-pop mixed with a heavy ‘60s-centric rock sensibility is the order of the day for the Alternatives, an accomplished Motor City sextet. What is first impressive is their depth ... -
Music Album Review: Various Artists - "She Rocks, Vol. 1" (8/10)
A compilation project featuring some of the best female guitarists working today, and released in cooperation with the Women’s International Music Network (sponsors of the She Rocks Awards), delivers 11 ... -
Music Album Review: Delbert McClinton - "Prick of the Litter" (9/10)
To call the legendary Delbert McClinton a “bluesman” would be accurate. But throughout his storied career he’s crossed over into country, rock, jazz and Texas R&B as well. While he ... -
Signing Story: SWMRS
Hailing from Oakland, CA, SWMRS (pronounced “swimmers”) are all in their very early 20’s. But lead singer-guitarist Cole Becker and drummer Joey Armstrong go back jamming nearly a decade together, inspired by the ... -
Music Album Review: Buck Owens and the Buckaroos - "The Complete Capitol Singles: 1957-1966" (10/10)
Long before the syndicated television series Hee Haw, Buck Owens was a serious contender. This two-disc/56-track compilation bears that out, with a comprehensive cross-section of the “Bakersfield sound” that catapulted ...
