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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Sierra Hull

Sierra Hull - Secrets

05.13.2008 | Artist: Sierra Hull | Reviewed by: John Walker
Album name: Secrets

Sierra Hull is a 16 year old musical prodigy that has drawn rave reviews from many of bluegrass’ elite artists. Her phenomenal mandolin playing, plus eloquent vocals, of course…More...

Tab Benoit

Tab Benoit - Night Train to Nashville

05.09.2008 | Artist: Tab Benoit | Reviewed by: Shaun Harvey
Album name: Night Train to Nashville

At forty years of age, Tab Benoit is quite young by blues standards. From a career standpoint Benoit is just now hitting his prime, which is a scary thought when you consider…More...

Firewater

Firewater - The Golden Hour

05.07.2008 | Artist: Firewater | Reviewed by: John Walker
Album name: The Golden Hour

Firewater is an interesting beast indeed. With a unique blend of rock, punk, and other worldly music influences, songwriter and lead singer known as Tod A. has put together…More...

Fred Eaglesmith

Fred Eaglesmith - Tinderbox

05.06.2008 | Artist: Fred Eaglesmith | Reviewed by: Don Henry Ford Jr
Album name: Tinderbox

Sometimes a CD comes along that so well defines my current thinking I can’t seem to listen to anything else. Tinderbox is my latest musical obsession.

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Mat D

Mat D - Gasoline Rattle

05.05.2008 | Artist: Mat D | Reviewed by: Don Zelazny
Album name: Gasoline Rattle

Most of us round here became acquainted with Mat D (Matthew deRiso) through his recordings with his band The Profane Saints. The Sioux City Iowa native’s most recent CD,…More...

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