Rachel Cholst

Rachel Cholst

Ben Trickey — Alabama

Ben Trickey wowed the pants off of me with his release Rising Waters a few years ago. Ben’s been quiet since then but he hasn’t been silent. Instead of a full-length, Trickey’s been releasing a…trickle…of 7″s and live albums since.…

Dan Destiny — Some Goddam Songs

Dan Destiny’s eclectic sensibilities are what we teachers like to call “a mind at work.” Dan paints vivid pictures on a lavish country pop canvas. Each song is distinct and distinctly a helluva ride. Dan’s letting us listen to all…

Stephen Lee — The First Three

I forgot that I put this blog on my resume. I…really need to be careful about what I put on here. Though I don’t think there’s anything on here my mom would be ashamed of. I’m not sure if my…

Shane Sweeney — Complex Ecosystems

It goes without saying that I’m going to love anything written by Shane Sweeney. So yeah, I love this EP. I’ll tell you why. These songs feel more rich and textured than anything Shane’s produced to date — even though…

The Ballroom Thieves — A Wolf in the Doorway

Stage presence counts in rock’n’roll, and after watching the Ballroom Thieves play for a couple of songs, you’ll be rooting for them, too. I was first introduced to them during last year’s Campfire Music Festival, which consisted largely of regional…