Dion dips into his blues bag. Plus, Americana from the Harmed Brothers, bluegrass from Nate Lee, and a folk/rock/country outing from Darlin' Brando.
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Music Reviews: Teddy Thompson, Bessie Jones, Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, Gravel & Grace – and an Elliott Murphy Film
Teddy Thompson's first solo album since 2016 is a winner. Plus, a stirring release from the Alan Lomax archives; new CDs from Joe Ely, G.F. Patrick, and Gravel & Grace; and an Elliott Murphy movie.
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'Early Morning Rain' is Steve Forbert’s first album of covers since 'Any Old Time,' his 2002 tribute to Jimmy Rodgers.
Read More »Music Video Premiere: David Haerle – ‘Ms. Bell’ Looks at a Different Life
From David Haerle's sophomore album 'Death Valley' we premiere the video for 'Ms. Bell,' a thoughtful track about the choices not taken.
Read More »Music Review: ‘New York at Night’ – Willie Nile
'New York at Night' from Willie Nile reflects his love for the city and its people. Its a great album from a wonderful musician and songwriter.
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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.
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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 Review: Sarah Siskind, ‘Modern Appalachia’
Sarah Siskind's superbly written and arranged new album 'Modern Appalachia' is heavy on atmospherics and electric guitar, and very far from traditional country music.
Read More »Music Reviews: The Animals’ Second Act, Plus New Gordon Lightfoot
An anthology covers the Animals' psychedelic years, plus Gordon Lightfoot's first new studio album since 2004.
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