American Opera
I’m such a fuck-up. American Opera (a.k.a. John Bee) and Sad and French opened for Two Cow Garage back in February. I didn’t take the time to research American Opera and skipped the set. I spoke with Bee after the…
Adam Faucett — Blind Water Finds Blind Water
I wasn’t really sure how I felt about Adam Faucett the first time I listened to “Day Drinker.” I was at work, I was stressed, I was listening on laptop speakers. Faucett’s opening, plaintive wail seemed more like interesting caterwauling.…
Kent Goolsby — Hitched
The other day I though, “Huh. What ever happened to Kent Goolsby?” The former frontman of The Only Sons released a remarkable debut album last year, and I hadn’t heard much since. Turns out he got himself hitched, the main…
Pork Chop Willie — Love is the Devil
I send a lot of musicians over to John Horton’s Popa’s Tunes, so I always appreciate it when he sends someone my way. The guy’s got good taste. And, honestly, he can do a way better job than I can…
Melaena Cadiz on BTR Live
Brooklyn-based folk singer Melaena Cadiz recently released her new album, Far Below Heaven. I already reviewed the album, but here’s an interive with Cadiz in case you still need convincing. Melaena Cadiz — Official, Facebook, Bandcamp
Interview — Turchi
I’ve already clued you in to Turchi’s hard-driving Americana. Here’s what the man himself has to say. What’s your songwriting process like? There are two approaches I generally take, from opposite ends of the spectrum. Many of my songs are…
Melaena Cadiz — Deep Below Heaven
I was entranced by Melaena Cadiz’s first release, Rattle the Windows. The spell hasn’t been broken, though Deep Below Heaven comes from a decidedly more punchier place than her quiet, measured debut album. The only time I’ve seen Cadiz play…
Karen and the Sorrows — The Names of Things
The New York country scene just wouldn’t be the same without Karen and the Sorrows. They organize Queer Country Monthly, a truly magical musical showcase for cowpokes of all genders and orientations. That’s the first reason I’m glad The Names…