Monthly Archives: April 2008
Nick Russo +11 – Ro
Nick Russo's Ro is not an easy listen, but it sure is rewarding once you're able to digest it. It's somewhat indescribable; one could...
Dave Alvin – West of the West
Dave Alvin is one of America's best songwriters, and as such runs the risk of alienating casual fans when he does an album of...
Tom Rush – How I Play My Favorite Songs
On this vid, Tom Rush demonstrates what makes his playing so special. His teaching style is perfect for beginning acoustic guitarists who haven't had...
Jimmy McIntosh – Orleans to London
At first glance, this record appears odd for a first-call player in Las Vegas. But the title says it all. Not only does it...
King Earl Boogie Band – Loaded & Live
England's Dave Peabody, this quintet's frontman, is usually found performing acoustic solo blues or in tandem with pianist Bob Hall, but is also an...
Pine Mountain Railroad – Alone with Forever
In a world where everything is at our fingertips, anyone with access to the internet can instantly listen to original recordings by Bill Monroe,...
Joan Osborne – Breakfast in Bed
In other hands, Osborne's penchant for jumping from genre to genre could peg her as a dilettante. But she's just so good at everything...
NRBQ and the Whole Wheat Horns – Derbytown: Live ’82
NRBQ is one of the most underappreciated bands in rock and roll history, and even this poorly-shot live show from 1982 does not change...
Dolly Parton – My Tennessee Mountain Home
If the first songs that come to mind when you think of Dolly Parton are "Two Doors Down" and "9 to 5," you need...
April 2008
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Shedding Light on the Genius
As young musicians in the U.K. began to channel American blues in the ’60s, guitarists emerged with names like...