REVIEW: Pert Near “Side By Side”
Pert Near – Side By Side Minnesota string band Pert Near Sandstone emerged 2 decades ago, & this 10-track collection Side By Side (Drops Feb. 27/Independent/37:48) is their 9th. It leans heavily on a punk line by pushing the boundaries of “old time” music & “bluegrass.” There’s a deep roots thread running through their challenging […]
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Ray Weaver Brings Anger, and Hope, to Ram’s Head for “One Night, One Room” Angry young men get the headlines. But underestimate an angry old man at your peril. Earlier this week, Annapolis favorite Ray Weaver returned from Denmark for a special “One Night, One Room” show at the Rams Head On Stage, built around […]
Rose’s Pawn Shop – American Seams This 2-decade-old L.A.-based Americana band drives its music through a filter of roots instrumentation stitched with cinematic folk-rock threads. The music explores endurance, reinvention, & determination to chase dreams & reach higher. Their songs are open-road odes to escape, possibilities, & breaking free. The band on this showcase is […]