Folk

Unique yet delightful to listen to, 'Not A Lot Of Blood' exudes the ache of life on glorious textures of sound.

Rebecca Blasband’s musing tones bathe the lyrics in tantalizing wisps of recollection and marvel.

Alas, 'Liar for a Muse' by Ben DeLaurentis offers little to recommend. The songs feel dragged down by gravity.

Malcolm Holcombe's gritty rootsiness and warm-blooded sincerity shine through gloomy subject matter, frosted with pearly harmony vocals from Iris Dement.

'Red Ghost' reflects tantalizing wisps of nostalgic recollection and the palpable cheerless power of heartache, along with ironic observations on the absurdity of love and life.

‘America’s Child’ and Shemekia Copeland prove that not only are the blues are alive and thriving, they represent all of our dreams and aspirations for a better world.

'Tall Pines & Tangled Vines' by The Rabbitts comprises a tasty collection of folk tunes that, for the most part, should please aficionados of mellow folk music.

With 'Chas Randall,' Randy Forte delivers a strong album of country rock replete with bluesy savors.

'Beneath the Redwoods' by Morrison Kincannon is simply glorious, like a gem buried deep in the earth. Once exposed to the light of day, their music glows.

'Of All These Things' by Eric Anders & Mark O’Bitz is wonderfully beautiful and gentle music.