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Soulful Americana is alive and well on the new release by Jarrod Dickenson.
Read More »Music Review: Jarrod Dickenson – ‘Ready the Horses’
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Music Reviews: Steve Forbert, Doc Watson, Nine Seas, Scott Ellison, Hawk, Holy Hive
'Early Morning Rain' is Steve Forbert’s first album of covers since 'Any Old Time,' his 2002 tribute to Jimmy Rodgers.
Read More »Music Reviews: Garage Rock Band The Choir’s Unexpected Second Act, Plus Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, Siren Songs
The Choir, a Cleveland garage rock band, make an unexpected comeback after half a century. Plus new releases from Laura Cortese, Crystal Shawanda, and Siren Songs.
Read More »Music Reviews: Lucinda Williams, Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold, and an Alan Lomax Anthology
Lucinda Williams breaks new ground on her latest studio album. Plus, a gem from Mark Olson & Ingunn Ringvold, and an anthology from the vast Alan Lomax archives.
Read More »Album Reviews: Special Consensus, John Stewart, the Nighthawks
Special Consensus celebrates Chicago's links to bluegrass. Plus, early John Stewart and a new Nighthawks CD.
Read More »Music Reviews: Steve Goodman, David Bromberg, Western Centuries, Rory Block
An early, previously unreleased concert from Steve Goodman, plus noteworthy CDs from David Bromberg, Western Centuries, and Rory Block.
Read More »Music Reviews: A Final Word from Game Theory, Plus Matt Wilson, David Nail, Eliza Gilkyson, Lisa Mills
Previously unreleased material underscores the excellence of Game Theory, a 1980s alt-rock group. Plus, Matt Wilson, David Nail, Eliza Gilkyson, Lisa Mills.
Read More »Music Reviews: Hank Williams – ‘Pictures from Life’s Other Side’ Plus Mick Kolassa and Letitia VanSant
Hank Williams's so-called "Mother's Best" recordings offer essential music. Plus, fine releases from Mick Kolassa and Letitia VanSant.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Ramones ‘It’s Alive’ 40th Anniversary Set Delivers a Shot of Adrenaline, Plus Nilsson and More
The 40th anniversary of the Ramones live album 'It's Alive' will get you out of bed, into the shower, and dancing down the street.
Read More »Obscure Acts Excel on Multi-Genre Box Set, Plus Leonard Cohen, Leeroy Stagger, and More
A labor of love produces four discs’ worth of great music. Plus, Leonard Cohen, Leeroy Stagger, and more.
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