What is musical eminence? Maybe a musician whose emotion and depth pull you into her soul? Next, add a bit of rock/jazz fusion, topped off with a bit […]
Louise Mandrell, “Playing Favorites”
What do you do when an accomplished country artist covers some of the finest musicians ever? It’s easy, you sit back, listen, and enjoy. I might be playing […]
Gretchen And The Pickpockets, “falling rising”
Maybe it’s my younger days playing in jazz bands, but I always have a soft spot for jazz artists. The vocals, sax and brass parts lift me […]
John J. Kennedy, “There And Back”
Everyone remembers their first kiss, first time shooting a gun, and the first time driving. For most of us, there were feelings of excitement with trepidation.
Rocky Athas, Shakin’ the Dust
What to do when you need to rattle your cage? It’s easy. You crank up the volume, set your hair on fire, and listen to Rocky Athas’ new […]
The Oak Ridge Boys “17th Avenue Revival”
I recall as a young boy my parents taking me to Memphis, Tennessee for the annual “Southern Gospel Music Convention.” There was so much talent there. I […]
Dulcie Taylor “Better Part Of Me”
In these days the usage of the prefrontal cortex is in limited supply. After listening to Dulcie Taylor’s new release, Better Part of Me, that part of your […]
Big Shoes, “Step On It!”
What do Will McFarlane, Mark T. Jordan, Andy Peake, Rick Huckaby, Kenne Cramer, Tom Szell, and Bryan Brock have in common? It’s easy.
Grainne Duffy, “Where I Belong”
If something hums, they say it’s full of activity. If true, then this album passes the hum test. At times I hear a little Bonnie Raitt, at […]
Shift Seven, “III”
What is a triad? Google offers one definition, stating it’s “a chord of three musical notes consisting of a given note with a third and fifth above it.”