Escaping Pavement, Road Warrior Review Connect with Escaping Pavement: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Hailing from Michigan the duet of Emily Burns and Aaron Markovitz originally met as individual music makers in the blues open-mic circles; then they studied their craft together in California and wound up playing Top 40 hits for a cruise ship’s … Read more
Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands, Twirl Back Home Review Connect with Gayle Lynn and the Hired Hands: Facebook | It’s not often you think of San Francisco when considering country music artists. A quintessential ‘Country City Girl,’ Gayle Lynn was born and raised by the banks of the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, which … Read more
Gillian Nicola, Night Comes To Call Review Connect with Gillian Nicola: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram A classically trained vocalist, Gillian Nicola’s 2013 EP Chasing the Wind was nominated for two Hamilton Music Awards and a Toronto Independent Music Award. In 2016 Nicola released a second EP titled, No Place to Call. In 2017, her … Read more
Kyle Daniel, What’s There to Say? Review Connect with Kyle Daniel: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The Bowling Green, Kentucky native Kyle Daniel grew up listening to iconic southern rockers like Gregg Allman and credits him as a lifelong musical influence. Today, he adds Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell and Brent Cobb to his list of inspirations … Read more
The Rev, Whiskey Rebellion Review Connect with The Rev: Facebook | Based in Scottsdale, AZ, The Rev is an ensemble of seasoned musicians with a sound all their own. Though rooted in country, the songwriting comprises elements of outlaw swamp stomp, Brian Wilson inspired harmonies, Brit pop structures, and southern rock guitar styling, all within an … Read more
Elaine Palmer, Desert Songs Review Connect with Elaine Palmer: Facebook | Elaine Palmer hails from an isolated village up on the North Yorkshire Moors. Growing up in the wilds of Yorkshire, Palmer surrounded herself with music, writing songs, playing the piano, guitar and singing. After seeing her play live Inspiral Carpet’s Clint Boon invited Elaine … Read more
Boo Ray, Tennessee Alabama Fireworks Review Connect with Boo Ray: Facebook | Boo Ray grew up in the mountains a couple of hours west of Asheville, North Carolina, where he began songwriting at twelve years old, Ray learned how to play guitar at fifteen and put a band together at sixteen, playing clubs around the region. In … Read more
Justin Hogg, Just Drive Review Connect with Justin Hogg: Facebook | Instagram Having journeyed through various musical styles over the years from rock to acoustic indie, Justin Hogg found his roots in the country music scene. Drawing on influences like Keith Urban and Hunter Hayes, his style is a blend of country, rock, and … Read more
Riley Smith, Radio Review Connect with Riley Smith: Facebook | Instagram Those familiar with the TV Show Nashville, certainly will instantly recognize Riley Smith in the role of Markus Keen. Acting in popular shows like True Blood, True Detective, Frequency and Life Sentence, catapulted Smith to the forefront of the industry. After moving to Nashville, Smith … Read more
Stephanie Rose, Luxury Review Connect with Stephanie Rose: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Stephanie Rose is new name on the country music scene. Nominated for two categories at the 2018 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, small town Rose has had a big year. Releasing her single “Crushed” on February 5, 2018 she was able to crack the Top … Read more