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Live Review: Ricky Stein at Rockwood Music Hall in New York, NY
Material: Straddling Americana, folk and country, Ricky Stein delivered a set that was both spirited and uplifting. Perhaps the perfect antidote to what was about ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Jake Aaron
Singer-songwriter Jake Aaron's recordings show an artist who likes to embrace the imperfections, preferring his band to deliver authentic sounding acoustic music, warts and all. ... -
Julia Jacklin Plays Emotional Sold Out Show at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, CA
Before she began her encore performance, Julia Jacklin tilted her head back and looked up towards the ceiling. If you followed her eyes, they stared ... -
Live Review: Gentle Temper at Great Scott in Allston, MA
Material: Referring to themselves as an “ocean folk duo,” guitarist Ryan Meier and bassist Marion Earley traverse hipster alternative root territory alongside a refreshing burst ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Jaynee Thorne
Jaynee Thorne has a voice full of pure, unabashed optimism, and a message that is earnest and humanistic, overflowing with lessons learned and hope undaunted. ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Skerryvore
Award-winning live performers in their native Scotland, Skerryvore are no slouches as recording artists either. Each tune is captured with exceptional production and mixing to ... -
Album Review: Mt. Joy - Mt. Joy (6/10)
Singer Matt Quinn’s vocals are the epitome of a mellifluous, double-edged sword on this wavering debut. Literary lyrics and indigo imagery mate elegantly alongside amber ... -
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New Music Critique: Tango With Lions
Based in Greece, multi-instrumentalist Katerina Papachristou and her band have carved out a spare, moody comfort zone that is intriguing––to an extent. The mysterious “Proof ... -
7
New Music Critique: Charly&Faust
Vocal duo Charly&Faust and their stalwart backup players show a combination of pluses and minuses. Most promising is “Her,” a calming, soothing, ‘60s psychedelic-folk-influenced tune ... -
Folk Alliance International Presents The Louis Jay Meyers Music Camp
The Louis Jay Meyers Music Camp (recently re-named for late its founder), where pros study with legends and the dedicated hobbyists learn from the best ...
