The point of this exercise is not to devolve music into a competition. It is to stimulate a lively conversation about what we all believe is the best album, using our differing perspectives to inform each other.
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Dude Cervantes and his Panchos are tear- the-joint-down bar band brawlers. The Southern California band’s latest, The Ride or Die of Dude Cervantes and the Panchos, on Cervantes’ own Blind Owl label was recorded live at the Hotel Café in Hollywood two years ago. The
The Doohickeys – Merry Happy Whatever – 5 Original Christmas Songs EP I’m not inclined to do holiday music, but this EP is cleverly humorous, well-performed, & done with good intentions. Multi-nominated Grammy producer Eric Corne (stomp/claps) keeps an eye on the reins for the Americana/Country flavored effort that features Haley Spence Brown (vocals/stomp/claps) & […]
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Rebekah Gilbert Secret Keeper Nashville artist Rebekah Gilbert recently introduced her newest EP, Secret Keeper, which brings together songs focused on recovery, overcoming trauma, battling addiction, and letting go of anything that causes harm. Gilbert shares that this project represents her subjective, singular journey. Secret Keeper is an intimate and personal portrayal of her own […]
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Warren Zevon – Epilogue: Live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival These 13 live tracks, previously unissued, represent this August 9th, 2002, duo performance in Canada. No band. Produced for release by Cheryl Pawelski, Adam Unger & Matt Cartsonis, the effort is admirable. The audio anomalies should be ignored & forgiven for this showcase Epilogue: […]
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What a genius idea to have Melissa Carper make a Christmas album, and not just one the reprises the old great standards, but with mostly original songs, in that vintage sound and style she’s known for.
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Rumors recently surfaced that Lem Barney, 80, had passed away. However, his son has now confirmed that the NFL legend is still alive.
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