When Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram broke through two years ago this writer began his review for another outlet with these words “Welcome to the anointing.” By now, blues fans already have
Brothers Andrew and Johnny Trongone are better known as the leaders of Richmond rock n’ roll outfit The Trongone Band. They will release their Dave Schools (Widespread Panic)-produced EP Don’t
The prolific saxophone player, composer, and awe-inspiring bandleader Kamasi Washington continues his growth as a musical shapeshifter and artist. Washington has brilliantly accomplished the difficult task of crossing genres –
“I used to feel like I was the only one that should have a say in my process,” says Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Gregory Ackerman of his music. “I’ve
Ian Gothe certainly knows his way around a guitar and very well might be one of the greatest guitar players you haven’t heard. With influences that dabble in ’70s British
With artists like Prince and The Replacements, Minneapolis has contributed some epic acts to the history of rock and roll. While not every band or artist is going to reach
Sam Bush wrapped up a brief four-day Northeast/Mid-Atlantic run of shows on Sunday, July 18, at Stages in Cockeysville, MD, with a rousing two-hour set filled with Bush originals and
Songwriters are our gateways to the subconscious. They provide the words and feelings for all of our emotions when we can’t find the words to express them on our own.
A sense of decorated twang and vulnerability drapes Grace Morrison’s music proving she’s a little bit of everything in the Nashville realm. With lovely roping old-school jukebox licks and a
Ledisi, the New Orleans-born, Oakland-raised contemporary Grammy-winning R&B singer is determined to make her generation familiar with Nina Simone. Simone’s awareness has, of course, coincidentally risen in recent months, mostly
