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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The Black Angels

The Black Angels - Directions to See a Ghost

05.28.2008 | Artist: The Black Angels | Reviewed by: Joe Koch
Album name: Directions to See a Ghost

They synthesized their name from the title of a Velvet Underground song and a quote from Edvard Munch. Their iconography centers around a stylized image of Nico. Their live…More...

Doop and the Inside Outlaws

Doop and the Inside Outlaws - Blood River

05.27.2008 | Artist: Doop and the Inside Outlaws | Reviewed by: Don Zelazny
Album name: Blood River

I’m not sure if Don “Doop” Duprie is married or has a girlfriend. If not and he tries to win a heart with songs from his new CD with The Inside Outlaws, Blood…More...

Band of Heathens

Band of Heathens - The Band of Heathens

05.27.2008 | Artist: Band of Heathens | Reviewed by: Don Zelazny
Album name: The Band of Heathens

“Let’s see.  We’re a 2 year old band and we want to record or debut studio CD.  Let’s get Ray Wylie Hubbard to produce it and play on the CD. …More...

James King

James King - Gardens In The Sky

05.20.2008 | Artist: James King | Reviewed by: John Walker
Album name: Gardens In The Sky - The Bluegrass Gospel…

James King is one of the leading voices in traditional bluegrass. His distinctively powerful voice conveys the purity of Appalachian music, emitting many emotions with his lonesome…More...

Frank Carillo & the Bandoleros

Frank Carillo & the Bandoleros - Someday

05.20.2008 | Artist: Frank Carillo & the Bandoleros | Reviewed by: Don Zelazny
Album name: Someday

My son and I love to watch the show Mythbusters. Now I’m conducting my own myth-busting experiment. I’m testing the myth that you can’t wear out a…More...