2004

Speechwriters LLC: The Bull Moose After Party

Throughout the Bull Moose After Party, Speechwriters LLC redefine their sound. They redefined it from song to song with chords and melodies, rather than from album to album with haircuts and a well-timed personality implant. They have fun with variety in Bull Moose, showing many sides of what they can do. And I for one can

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Best of 2004: From the Artists’ Perspective

Rather than a standard “Best Of” list with the typical breakdown of 2004’s top offerings, our annual “From The Artists Perspective” goes straight to the source – the artists – to find out where they look for inspiration.

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Vassar Clements: Livin

Midnight baby deep cerulean sky powder ocean navy. Not a rambling run-on that needs to be spell and grammar checked immediately to get that nagging green line to disappear- colors. Shades of blue to be precise, all of which can be found in varying hues on the latest Vassar Clements release, the aptly titled Livin

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Blanche: If We Can’t Trust The Doctors….

Fans of bluegrass and roots rock will find Blanche as a Radiohead to their collection, making the modern and exciting out of something familiar, without leaving the listener alienated. If Loretta Lynn, who recently won new fans with Van Lear Rose can do it, the more youthful Blanche might be next.

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Mike DeLaCerda: American Gypsy

New Orleans blues guitarist, Mike DeLaCerda, has spent much of his career behind the scenes. For years he ran sound and performed roadie functions for such greats as Stevie Ray Vaughn and B.B. King. But Mike didn

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The Glide 20: Our Top Albums Of 2004

Just when you thought 2004 was a year full of so-so releases with a few random bright spots…Boom! Our ears were flooded with so much good stuff that all of sudden a Top 20 list became a serious challenge. But here we have it – our picks for the year’s best – The Glide 20 of 2004.

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