True to its title, the album honors the pioneering soprano saxophonist not by mere regurgitation like some, but by using his music for creative inspiration.
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Skittish brings together well-crafted melodies, talented vocals and instrumentation, and thought-provoking lyrics.
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For fans of Jorma Kaukonen, Paul Simon, Ellen McIlwaine, Leo Kottke, John Fahey, and acoustic guitar mastery in general, discovering Hulburt's only solo album will be a treat as well as a rewarding time capsule (timeless capsule?) too.
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Be sure to watch my full interview to learn more about Hollis Brown and to hear snippets of a few of the latest tracks from '3 Shots.'
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Of Monsters and Men and local alternative rock band Cake headlined this year's inaugural City of Trees Summer Concert Event on August 15, 2015 in Sacramento, California.
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This brief overview takes one into Jackson’s awesome body of work cultivated over 30 years. Before checking out her soon-to-be released new record, get reacquainted with the albums that laid the groundwork for it.
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Just Walden mix electronic pop sounds from the 1970s with futuristic ones with ambiguous results.
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The Liquorsmiths take listeners on an emotional ride.
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Guy has made scores of albums in his career. This one measures up to any of his best, and that is high praise indeed.
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