Bob Martin

The Long and Winding Road:  Bob Martin and the Re-birth of An Americana Classic

Every now and then I come across a masterpiece album that somehow flew underneath my musical radar or because of my age and the tender innocence of…More...

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Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband

08.29.2005 | Artist: Ryan Shupe | Reviewed by: Gregg Geil
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Gregg finally let me back from "Administrative Leave" Just kidding! Check out my review of the upcoming release of "Dream Big" by Ryan Shupe and The Rubberband.…More...

Al Kooper - Review of “Black Coffee”

08.17.2005 | Artist: Al Kooper | Reviewed by: David McPherson
Album name: Black Coffee

Those that know contemporary pop rock music, know the name Al Kooper. As a professional musician since his formative years, there’s little that the musical genius has…More...

Chuck Prophet - “Age of Miracles” Review

08.13.2005 | Artist: Chuck Prophet | Reviewed by: Stephen Hug
Album name: Age of Miracles

Lennon meets Beck meets Richman meets whatever. That’s how I think about Chuck Prophet’s "Age of Miracles" CD, released on New West Records.…More...

Jim and Jennie and the Pinetops

08.04.2005 | Artist: Jim and Jennie and the Pinetops | Reviewed by: Stephen Hug
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You’ve heard of bluegrass. Maybe even the term for progessive bluegrass, "newgrass." How about "song grass"? That’s what I think Jim and Jennie…More...

Dennis Roger Reed—Cowboy Blues Review

07.27.2005 | Artist: Dennis Roger Reed | Reviewed by: Dan Carlson
Album name: Cowboy Blues Review

Dennis Roger Reed doesn’t look like a rock star. He looks more like the guy who brings his guitar to the church picnic to entertain the kids. His album,…More...