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
Jon and Roy, Here Review Connect with Jon and Roy: Facebook |Instagram Based in Canada, Jon Middleton and Roy Vizer comprise the infectious indie folk sound of JON AND ROY. Their songs are based in storied mountains, evergreen trees and sun-dappled beaches like their music longtime friends that fit like a glove sound resonates in … Read more
Tim O’Brien Band Review Connect with Tim O’Brien Band: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram After many years navigating the outskirts of bluegrass and acoustic music, Tim O’Brien’s is back with two feed firmly planted in the bluegrass traditions. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia in 1954, Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien grew … Read more
Royal South, Cry Cry Review Connect with Royal South: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Royal South is the name of a thought-provoking new country trio featuring SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell, and Vickie Vaughn. Between the three members, each is an artist in their own right, they each have chart topping songs, Grand Ole Opry performances, industry … Read more
Cascade Crescendo, Chasing the Sun Review Connect with Cascade Crescendo: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Cascade Crescendo is a high-energy bluegrass, jamgrass and Americana band hailing from Portland, Oregon. The band is comprised of: Hunter White (guitar, vocals), Taylor Skiles (upright bass) and Aden Beck (mandolin, vocals). Duluth, and Harrison Olk (banjo, vocals). Cascade Cresendo’s … Read more
The Arcadian Wild, Silence, A Stranger Review Connect with The Arcadian Wild: Facebook | Instagram Indie folk is being represented well by a trio that understands the core values of the sound. The Arcadian Wild is such a group, they approach their music with an openness, but more than that a powerfully resonating sound that … Read more
Lovers Leap Review Connect with Lovers Leap: Facebook | Lovers Leap is an acoustic roots band that is highlighted by their prodigious singing and thoughtful playing. A collaboration between GRAMMY-nominated bassist Shelby Means (formerly of Della Mae, Sally & George), award winning guitarist and songwriter Joel Timmons (Sol Driven Train, Sally & George). The two … Read more
Alice and The Underground, Cocaine & Cabernet Review Connect with Vern Matz: Facebook | Alice & The Underground is a group of warblers, pickers and grinners wrapped up nicely in a country roots sound. The band features: Alice Sorensen, Jon Hildenstein, Danny Reisbick and Douglas Rosebank. The group has been working together since early 2016. … Read more
Clint Alphin, Straight to Marrow Review Connect with Clint Alphin: Facebook | Country artist Clint Alphin originally hails from rich country traditions of North Carolina, drawing inspiration from his home state’s heroes. “There is so much great music that has come out of North Carolina,” Alphin says. “James Taylor is perhaps my biggest influence; his … Read more