In the world of Chris Thile, I'm a relative newcomer. I had no idea who he was until around four months ago, the point in time that I took up learning the mandolin, but I was quick to discover that he is one of the premier players of that instrument ...
CD Review: Walking With Giants EP
I won't lie. It was the names that caught my interest. But, from the opening notes ringing out in my ears I knew that this would be worth every moment. Gary Noon – vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and mastermind behind Walking With Giants – is living ...
SHEL in Washington D.C. Oct. 11 Review
Rain poured down around us, drenching our shoes and any part of us that wouldn't fit under our umbrella meant for one. Despite the darkness set upon us by this overcast and drizzle, the streetlights provided no support, casting our feet into one pud ...
CD Review: “Break The Silence” by VOX
I'm a sucker for 80s hard rock and heavy metal. Had I been born a generation earlier, I'd likely be the long-haired guy in the crowd rockin' a sleeveless denim jacket covered in band patches and holding up the lighter I'd bought earlier in t ...
Concert Review: Carbon Leaf at Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, MD.
When Carbon Leaf comes to town, nothing stops me from getting to the show – barring freak accidents and financial issues. A cancellation had already deterred my girlfriend and myself from seeing them several months ago, but thankfully they were retu ...
CD Review: “The Way We Move” by Langhorne Slim & The Law
The press release address was Los Angeles, CA, but the sounds I was hearing told me this couldn't be true. There was certainly a shimmer to the music indicative of the sheen that Hollywood always applies, but the songs were folksy, with a glint of Ap ...
Interview: Joe Bochar – Made To Play
From musician, mixer, and producer, to guitar luthier - with adequate time for working on hot rods - Joe Bochar has transversed the musical realm from one side to the other. Releasing three stunning instrumental albums as Joboj (you can read my re ...
CD Review: “A Shade Of My Former Self” by The Charm The Fury
Without a moment of hesitation, it hits me. I feel kind of like a nail, unsuspecting of the blow which will rain down upon my head. But once it hits, I find myself in a very cozy little place. A little dark, a little claustrophobic at times, ...
CD Review: “Time’s Arrow” by A Sound Of Thunder
Any band who features their bassist prominently in the mix, especially when their album starts off with a stirring bass line, immediately has my attention. This isn't due to some deep-seated love of bass playing, but rather that, unless your ...
Brad Cox of Skitzo Calypso & We Love The Underground (8/17/13)
All photos used with permission from Brad Cox. Header photo: original by Kristina DeSantis. Brad Cox is a vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for a number of bands, including Skitzo Calypso and We Love The Underground. He's had his hand i ...