FRESH TRACK: Brennen Leigh – “Tell Me”
When it comes to Brennen Leigh, there is no question. Always and assuredly precise in her ability to craft country music of the highest caliber, her latest album — the uncompromisingly titled Don’t You Ever Give Up On Love — is packed full of playful ear worms, tender


Kaitlin Cassady – North Star This showcase has the drapery of an indie-produced effort. The charm is evident in the light touches, piano note clarity & ethereal vocals of Kaitlin Cassady. Not as powerful & diverse as the late Eva Cassidy, as rough-hewn bluesy-folky as Karen Dalton, but there’s a Judee Sill (“The Kiss”) & […]

Bryan Schumann & The Sunshapes – Heart & Horizon This is good early morning music. Bryan Schumann starts his set with whispery, sincere singing about not wanting to go to work today. “Open Road” has a pleasant Kenny Rankin feel with no showboating. Vocal range steps aside to focus instead on the delicacy of the […]