Sans Abri — Shelter
“The Scientist” is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as “Most Charming Song.” It’s a fact. Look it up. Sans Abri is a side project of Josh Erwin and Michael Paynter, who bluegrass fans might know as the…
Stoll Vaughan — Living Record (Vol. 1)
If you’re a musician submitting music to me, all you really have to do is say “John Mellencamp” and my heart will melt. So to read that Stoll Vaughan has not only opened for the man himself, but has also…
Ali Holder — In Preparation For Saturn’s Return
Ali Holder’s latest release is as mystical as its title, In Preparation For Saturn’s Return. It’s a bildungsroman (no, I wasn’t an English major.) The title refers to an astrological term, in which it supposedly takes around 27 years for…
Doc Feldman and the LD50 — Sundowning at the Station
Well, it looks like I’ve once again be scooped by the inestimable Charles Hale over at Ninebullets. To be fair, I have a “to do” list that is typically two months behind, so this review was coming whether or not…
Cecei — King Koopa PipeDreamz
Sometimes big things come in tiny packages. Case in point: Ceci’s debut 3-song EP, King Koopa PipeDreams. I think you should just hit play right now. Are you listening? Then I don’t really need to say much else other than…
Marshall Artz — To Be Continued
As I’ve mentioned before, it’s really an honor and a privilege for musicians from all over the world to send me their stuff. Every day. I’m constantly surrounded by new music. It’s pretty great, but sometimes you get tired of…
Funkyjenn — Rock and Roll Voodoo Queen
If there were any justice in this word, jazz and lounge singing would still be popular. It would be the best way to showcase such an unstoppable vocal talent as Funkyjenn (Jennifer Gibbons.) On the other hand, the 1950s happened,…
Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats — On This Very Evening
At last, Boise has something to be proud of.* Let me explain to you how enjoyable On This Very Evening is. For some reason, the songs kept repopulating into my media player’s library. Eventually, each song was duplicated onto the…