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
Cedar Sparks, Gathering Song Review Connect with Cedar Sparks: Facebook | Railroad Earth’s Tim Carbone and Lewis & Clarke’s Lou Rogai come together on a collaborative holiday tune “Gathering Song,” both inspired by their love of both Dark Americana and British Folk. All wrapped up into their collaborative name of Cedar Sparks. In November 2018, … Read more
has been on the minds and in the ears of many Country music fans since her debut Love & Lovely Lies. Emerging at a young age, Clark already had great clarity, lyrical creativity, and wide-eyed ambition. Now, two years have passed, and Clark has released her sophomore album, Collide. The new album finds Clark embracing … Read more
After six-years, the band that has mastered the art of subtilty and pertinence in their songwriting has a new album titled, All That Reckoning. For over thirty years the Cowboy Junkies have been creating a body of music that is emotional and unique in its sound, with an instantly identifiable vocal and songwriting approach that … Read more
The distinctive Nefesh Mountain is releasing their anticipated second full-length record Beneath The Open Sky. The album was recorded in Nashville and features: Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Tony Trischka, and David Grier, as well, the New York City band Alan Grubner and Tim Kiah. Nefesh Mountain is bringing diversity back into bluegrass in a big … Read more
California’s indie Americana folk band LA River Bend is a quartet that is building their reputation on poetic lyrics, catchy melodies, intricate guitar parts and creative vocal harmonies all dispersed through strong songwriting skills. The four-piece band is made up of: Nate Weiner (vocals, guitar), Emily Elkin (cello, vocals), Branden Stroup (bass, vocals, guitar) and … Read more
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player Erica Blinn releases her second full length album, Better Than Gold. Blinn continues to present music that is Country and Americana, while still being based in the blues. Her collection of eleven songs displays Blinn’s boundless songwriting, outstanding band, and her rich voice. Blinn has a special way of … Read more
Monocle Band has released their next sonic destination – The Clearing. The album contains ten original tracks from founders Monica Marie and Bill Huston. Dave Weinand on upright bass, Emily Rose Lewis on fiddle, and Todd May on drums comprise the remaining members of the Monocle Band. For The Clearing, the group also brought in a … Read more