Listening to Chopek’s chunky, swaggering guitar riff, you’d be surprised to learn that he started off as a professional drummer. Though Chopek is in high demand holding down the beat, his natural curiosity led him to studying guitar and, eventually,…
Parker McCollum will knock your socks off. The breadth and depth of his lyrics mask his relative youth (22.) His voice — while boyish at times — brims with the confidence of a well-seasoned troubadour. He and his band pour…
I don’t know about you, but this New York winter is getting might dreary. I’m glad I have the Get Ahead to heat things up. The Portland-based band probably has lots of experience with damp, discouraging weather. That probably explains…
Last week I talked about how Wood and Wire have a punk rock energy to their bluegrass. Conversely, the Whiskey Treats bring bluegrass to their rowdy punk rock. The Denver-based band brings a lot of good cheer, mandolins, and finger-picking…
If you’re looking for a consummate songwriter — someone who will tell you inventive stories, yank on your heartstrings, and play the heck out of some guitar — then you’ve probably been waiting for a while. The good news is…