SHOW REVIEW: Railroad Earth at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA
An Evening with Railroad Earth at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, MA on May 9, 2026 Railroad Earth has been playing their authentic Americana music (a multi-genre mix of bluegrass, folk, country, Jamband, Celtic, roots, and rock) for 25 years, and in that time, they have learned how to masterfully create, cultivate, […]
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Steve Louw – Traces of the Flood He has a rock voice that’s a little sweeter than most – a Rick Springfield (“My Father’s Chair”), a little Todd Rundgren, Nils Lofgren & Kenny Loggins (“Somebody Knows”). While this showcase doesn’t have the vocal depth of a singer as commandeering as a Bruce Springsteen, Dion DiMucci, […]
Dave Thomas – Bridge Street Blues Well, fortunately, veteran British traditional contemporary blues-guitarist Dave Thomas sings his blues better than the late Roy Buchanan. Roy was a masterful guitarist, but his vocals were a bit lackadaisical. Dave’s vocals aren’t as lived-in as the elders’, but he’s not a novice. “City Streets,” & “Gone For Good” […]
Ghalia Volt – Burn The House Down This showcase displays the aggressive vocals of Ghalia Volt & the bulldozer instrumentation layered throughout “No Ice Please” with Brian Allen’s well-fried bass, the rough-hewed guitars (Ghalia & JD) & absorbing drums of Chris Powell. It adds up to a tasty formula akin to something Amy Winehouse cultivated […]