Carbon Leaf — Constellation Prize
I’ve always felt bad that I haven’t been a better fan of Carbon Leaf. I their double live album, 5 Alive!, has been a faithful companion for many years now. But I’ve never made it out to their shows, nor…
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Drop Top Lincoln — Sixxx Dollar Suit
Those of you playing along at home may have noticed that the music that’s been featured here lately has been sad bastard music-ish. Not even sad bastard, really. More like thoughtful bastard, or musing bastard. Eff that noise, though. I…
INTERVIEW: Andrea Tomasi
I recently shot the breeze (virtually) with gifted songstress Andrea Tomasi. Learn more about her approach to songwriting and our shared love of the Hudson Valley below! The Hudson Valley has been a haven for artists since the turn of…
Anchor Bends — First Four Songs
The other night I watched the American Country Awards because I… a) am a masochist b) had two 90-minute lesson plans to create for an increasingly hostile class c) wanted to see what was going on in lamestream country d)…
Doug C and the Blacklisted
I got a rather pointed e-mail the other day. It read “Why do punk rockers think they can play country music?” from none other than Doug Carrion of the Descendants and Circle Jerks, among others. It’s a good question, though.…