Between their first album and their submission to Couch by Couchwest, the Blind Owl Band was beginning to make a name for themselves as a rowdy, footloose bunch.   Pictured Above: Rowdy and footloose acts.   Imagine my surprise when…

I know that you’re supposed to judge art on its own merit, but sometimes an artist’s backstory makes for good reading. And it makes their work that much better. Tedo Stone’s debut album, Good Go Bad, is one of those…

This little 7″ packs quite a punch. Nick Ferrio has garnered acclaim throughout his native Canada as a harbinger of old-school country. Half the Time proves that reputation to great effect. The A side, “Half the Time,” showcases the warmth…

Happy July 4th! To celebrate, here’s a song to get your booze on. I’ve already told you about Safe Haven‘s badassitude. Here’s a video of them being badasses (and maybe a little camera shy.) Hear them be badasses here: Official,…

You’ve got to an admire a band that elevates the genre. For me, one of those band’s is Fort Collins’s Elway. I’m not punk scholar, but it would be fairly easy to see these guys as pop punk: strong melodies,…